Rear Coil Spring Replacement

- Tools Required
- J 24319-B Universal Linkage Puller

Removal Procedure

1. Raise vehicle and support.
2. Remove the tires and wheels.
Service and Repair

3. Support the control arm with a suitable jack.





4. Remove the automatic level control air tube from the shock.
5. Remove the shock to the control arm retaining bolts.





6. Remove hex nut.
7. Using J 24319-B separate the adjustment link from the knuckle.





8. Slowly lower the control arm until it bottoms on the support assembly.
9. Using a pry bar, pry under the lower spring insulator and remove the spring with the insulator.
10. Remove the upper insulator by pulling downward.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the upper insulator in body.





2. Install the lower insulator in the control arm.
3. Install the spring ensuring the insulator is seated in the control arm.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Raise the lower control arm and install the shock bolts in the control arm.
- Tighten the shock bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





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