Coil Spring Replacement (FE1 and FE3)

Coil Spring Replacement (FE1 and FE3)

Special Tools

J 24319-B Steering Linkage Puller

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
3. Support the lower control arm with a suitable jack.
4. Remove the automatic level control link from the lower control arm.
5. Remove the shock absorber lower retaining bolts.




6. Remove the adjustment link retaining nut.
7. Using J 24319-B




8. Slowly lower the lower control arm until it bottoms on the support assembly.
9. Remove the coil spring.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the coil spring ensuring the insulator is seated in the lower control arm.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Raise the lower control arm and install the shock absorber lower retaining bolts.

Tighten the shock absorber lower retaining bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).




3. Install the adjustment link to the control arm.
4. Install the adjustment link retaining nut.

Tighten the adjustment link retaining nut to 30 Nm (22 lb ft) then tighten an additional 180 degrees.

5. Connect the automatic level control link to the lower control arm.
6. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
7. Lower the vehicle.