Rear Coil Spring Insulators Replacement

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

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
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3. Support the control arm with a jack stand.
4. Remove the automatic level control air tube from the shock.
5. Remove the shock to control arm retaining bolts.





6. Remove the adjustment link retaining nut.

Notice: When separating a linkage joint, DO NOT try to disengage the joint by driving a wedge between the joint and the attached part. Seal Damage may result.

7. Separate the adjustment link from the knuckle using the J24319-B.
8. Slowly lower the control arm onto the support assembly.





9. Pry under the lower spring insulator. Remove the spring with the insulator.
10. Remove the jounce bumper, if necessary, by pulling downward.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the jounce bumper by inserting the retainer into the body of the vehicle.
2. Install the spring and the lower insulator. Ensure that the insulator is seated in the control arm.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Raise the control arm. Install the shock bolts to the control arm.
- Tighten the shock to control arm retaining bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





4. Install the adjustment link to the control arm.
- Tighten the adjustment link retaining nut to 50 Nm (36 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the automatic level control air tube to the shock.
6. Install the tire and the wheel.
7. Lower the vehicle.