Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair

- Tools Required
- J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Support the lower control arm with a suitable jack.
4. Remove the automatic level control air tube from the shock absorber.





5. Remove the shock absorber lower retaining bolts.





6. Remove the adjustment link retaining nut.
7. Using J 24319-B separate the adjustment link from the lower control arm.





8. Slowly lower the lower control arm until it bottoms on the rear support.
9. Using a pry bar, pry under the coil spring lower insulator and remove the coil spring with the insulator.
10. Remove the upper insulator by pulling downward.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the upper insulator to the body.





2. Install the lower insulator to the lower control arm.
3. Install the coil spring ensuring the insulator is seated in the lower control arm.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





4. Raise the lower control arm and install the shock absorber retaining bolts.
Tighten the shock absorber retaining bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the adjustment link to the lower control arm.
6. Install the adjustment link retaining nut.
Tighten the adjustment link retaining nut to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).

Important: Before lowering the vehicle onto it's wheels (or before driving the vehicle, if it was not on a lift) turn the ignition on and wait approximately 45 seconds. This will permit the ALC system to execute the ARC ensuring that the air adjustable shock absorbers are filled with residual pressure.

7. Connect the automatic level control air tube to the shock.
8. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
9. Lower the vehicle.