Coil Spring Replacement (FE7)

Coil Spring Replacement (FE7)

Special Tools
* J 24319-B Steering Linkage Puller
* J 44255 Coil Spring Compressor

Removal Procedure




1. Raise the vehicle and support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tires and the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
3. Support the control arm with a suitable jack.
4. Remove the electronic level control air tube from the shock.
5. Remove the 2 bolts securing the shock to the control arm.




6. Remove the hex nut.
7. Using the J 24319-B




8. Install the J 44255.
9. Slowly lower the control arm until it bottoms on the support assembly.
10. Remove the coil spring.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the coil spring in the J 44255.




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





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Raise the lower control arm and install the 2 shock bolts in the control arm.

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




4. Install the adjustment link to the control arm.

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

5. Connect the electronic level control air tube to the shock.
6. Install the tires and the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).

Tighten the wheel nuts to 125 Nm (80 lb ft).

7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Check the toe and adjust if necessary. Refer to Rear Toe Adjustment (FE1, FE3) (Rear Toe Adjustment (FE1, FE3))Rear Toe Adjustment (FE7) (Rear Toe Adjustment (FE7)).