Front Coil Spring Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

- Tools Required
- J 23028-01 Coil Spring Remover

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist so that the control arms hang free. Support the vehicle with safety stands.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link pins from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
4. Remove the shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement.





5. Cradle the lower control arm. Use the J-23028-01, secured to the end of a suitable jack.

IMPORTANT: The chain is not to take place for safety, but to retain the coil spring to the upper control arm.





6. Secure the spring with a chain through the spring and the control arm.
7. Raise the jack in order to relieve tension on the lower control arm pivot bolts.
8. Remove the pivot bolts and nuts.
9. Lower the control arm by lowering the jack.
10. When compression is removed from the coil spring, take the chain away.





11. Remove the coil spring and the insulator (1). Position the coil spring properly for easy removal.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the coil spring and the insulator.
- The coil spring is installed with the taper at the highest position, and a gripper notch at the lower position (2).
- Inspect drain holes (3). One hole must be covered by the end of the spring, and one hole must be open.
- Make sure the spring insulator (1) is on top.





2. Secure the spring with a chain through the spring and the control arm.

IMPORTANT: The chain is not to take place for safety, but to retain the coil spring to the control arm.





3. Support the lower control arm using the J-23028-01.
4. Raise the jack to install the control arm in place. Guide the control arm into place with a pry bar.

IMPORTANT: The pivot bolts must be installed in the proper direction.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





5. Install the new pivot bolts and nuts.
- Insert the front bolt first.
- Remove the chain and the jack.
- The front nut must be tightened before the rear nut.
- The nuts must be tightened with the control arm at Z height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection Procedure in Suspension General Diagnosis.
- Tighten the nuts to 155 Nm 115 ft. lbs.

6. Install the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
7. Install the shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement.
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
9. Remove the safety stands.
10. Lower the vehicle.