Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair

Fig. 2 Rear shock absorber upper attachment components:

Fig. 4 Coil spring installation:

1. Raise and support rear of vehicle. Support rear axle using a suitable jack.
2. Remove wheel and tire assemblies.
3. Remove brake line bracket attaching bolts from frame, Fig. 2, and allow brake lines to hang freely.
4. Remove shock absorber to lower mounting bracket bolts, then disconnect shock absorbers from axle assembly. Do not suspend rear axle by brake hoses since damage to hoses may result.
5. Carefully lower rear axle assembly and remove springs and insulators.
6. Reverse procedure to install. Position ends of upper coil in seat of body and within limits shown in Fig. 4.