Rear Suspension Coil Spring(s) - Removal

REMOVAL

NOTE:
Before proceeding, Rear Suspension Warnings And Cautions .

1. Raise and support vehicle. Service and Repair





2. On each side of vehicle, remove wheel mounting nuts (3), then rear tire and wheel assembly (1).

3. Position transmission jack or equivalent under center of axle raising it enough to support axle.





4. Remove bolt (3) and nut securing track bar (2) to axle (4).





5. On each side of vehicle, remove lower mounting bolt (4) and nut (3) securing shock absorber (5) to axle.

6. On each side of vehicle, remove screw fastening rear brake flex hose bracket to frame rail. Allow bracket to hang free, but do not bend it downward, overextending flex in brake tubing.





7. Lower jack until each coil spring (1) can be removed from axle.

8. Remove one side or both coil springs (1), jounce bumpers (2) and lower isolators (3).

9. Remove jounce bumper (2) and lower isolator (3) from spring as necessary.