Upper and Lower Auxiliary Spring Bracket

Figure 1 Tri-Link Suspension Assembly (Previous Design):

Figure 1A Tri-Link Suspension Assembly (Current Design):

Figure 2 Auxiliary Spring (Previous Design):

Figure 2A Auxiliary Spring (Current Design):

Special Tools:

Figures 1, 1A, 2 and 2A

Tools Required: J 35778 Rear Leaf Spring Compressor
J37956 Auxiliary Spring Compressor

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

NOTICE: DO NOT USE SILICONE LUBRICANTS ON OR NEAR THE AUXILIARY SPRING. THESE MATERIALS MAY DAMAGE OR DETERIORATE RUBBER COMPONENTS.

1. Auxiliary spring using J 37956, refer to "Auxiliary Spring".

2. Scribe strut to knuckle.

3. Auxiliary spring lower bracket at rod.

4. Jack pad.

5. Install J 35778 to rear leaf spring.

- Fully compress rear leaf spring using J 35778, do not remove spring or retention plates.

6. Auxiliary spring upper bracket at strut/knuckle.

INSTALL OR CONNECT

1. Auxiliary spring upper bracket to strut/knuckle.

- Align scribe marks to ensure proper alignment.

Tighten

- Nuts to 180 N-m (133 lb. ft.)

2. Remove J 35778 from rear leaf spring.

3. Jack pad.

Tighten

- Bolts to 25 N-m (18 lb. ft.)
4. Auxiliary spring lower bracket to rod.

Tighten

- Nuts to 46 N-m (34 lb. ft.).

5. Auxiliary spring using J 37956, refer to "Auxiliary spring".