Coil Spring Replacement

Coil Spring Replacement

Special Tools

J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Description and Operation).
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
3. Support the control arm with a suitable jack.
4. Remove the automatic level control sensor link from the control arm.
5. Remove the lower shock absorber retaining bolts.
6. Disconnect the stabilizer link from the control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (Rear Suspension).
7. Remove the rear caliper pin bolts.
8. Using heavy wire, hang the rear brake caliper.




9. Remove the adjustment link retaining nut.




10. Using J 24319-B separate the adjustment link from the lower control arm.




11. Slowly lower the lower control arm until it bottoms on the support assembly.
12. Using a pry bar, pry under the lower coil spring insulator and remove the coil spring with the insulator.
13. Remove the upper coil spring insulator by pulling downward.
14. Separate the lower control arm insulator from the coil spring.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the upper coil spring insulator to the body.




2. Install the lower coil spring insulator in the control arm.
3. Install the coil spring ensuring that the coil spring insulators are seated in the upper and lower control arms.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Raise the lower control arm and install the shock absorber retaining bolts in the lower control arm.

Tighten the lower shock absorber retaining bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

5. Attach the rear brake caliper to the bracket using the caliper guide pin bolts.

Tighten the caliper guide pin bolts to 34 Nm (25 lb in).

6. Install the stabilizer link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (Rear Suspension).




7. Install the adjustment link to the control arm.

Tighten adjustment link retaining nut to 30 Nm (22 lb ft) plus 180 degrees.

8. Connect the automatic level control sensor link to the control arm.
9. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
10. Lower the vehicle.