Coil Spring Replace

Fig. 4 Removing spring with adapter J-23028. 4 x 2 models:

4 X 2 MODELS

1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove the two shock absorber screws and push shock up through control arm and into spring.
3. Support vehicle so that control arms hang free.
4. Place Tool J-23028, or equivalent, into position cradling the inner bushings, Fig. 4. Tool should be secured to a suitable jack.
5. Remove stabilizer to lower control arm attachment.
6. Raise the jack to remove tension on lower control arm pivot bolts, then install a chain around spring and through control arm and remove the nuts and bolts.
7. Lower control arm by slowly lowering jack.
8. With all pressure removed from spring, remove safety chain and spring. Do not apply force to lower control arm and ball joint to remove spring. Proper maneuvering of spring will allow for easy removal.
9. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Ensure coil spring is installed with flat coiled end with gripper notch on top and the lower coil covering all or part of one drain hole in lower control arm and with other hole exposed.
b. Install both lower control arm bolts from front to rear to ensure adequate steering linkage clearance.
c. Torque stabilizer link nuts to 13 ft. lbs., lower vehicle and torque lower control arm bolt nuts to 65 ft. lbs. after suspension had been weighted.