Rear Suspension
COIL SPRING REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Support the rear axle.
3. Disconnect the electronic suspension control (ESC) sensor, if equipped.
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut from the frame.
5. Remove the lower shock absorber nut and bolt from the rear axle.
6. Lower the rear axle until the springs are fully unloaded.
7. Remove the coil spring and the upper insulator.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the coil spring and the upper insulator.
2. Raise the rear axle.
3. Install the lower shock absorber retaining nut and bolt to the rear axle.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Tighten the lower shock absorber retaining nut and bolt to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).
4. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the frame.
5. Install the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut.
Tighten
Tighten the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
6. Connect the electronic suspension control (ESC) sensor, if equipped.
7. Remove the rear axle support.
8. Lower the vehicle.