Front Coil Spring Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

- Tool Required
- J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller.

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.

CAUTION: To prevent personal injury and or component damage, use the proper tools to support the lower control arm when removing the coil spring. The coil spring is under extreme pressure and can become a projectile should the spring separate from the lower control arm before all of the tension is relieved.





3. Support the lower control arm (11) with a jack.
4. Remove the ball stud nut (2).
5. Use the J 24319-B in order to separate the lower control arm ball stud (5) from the knuckle (1).





6. Remove the following components in order to separate the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm:
- The stabilizer shaft nut (1)
- The washer (2)
- The bushing (3)





7. While lowering the floor jack, remove the coil spring (2).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTICE: Care should be taken to avoid chipping or scratching the coating when handling the suspension coil spring. Damage to the coating can cause premature failure.

IMPORTANT: The top of the coil spring is narrower than the bottom of the coil spring.





1. Install the coil spring (2). Install the narrower diameter end to the upper spring seat (1) and the larger diameter end to the lower control arm.





2. Raise the lower control arm (4) with a jack.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT tighten the stabilizer shaft link nuts and bolts completely. The weight of the vehicle must be on the wheels and tires before tightening the nuts and bolts.

3. Install the following components in order to connect the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm:
- The stabilizer shaft nut (1)
- The washer (2)
- The bushing (3)





4. Install the ball stud (5) to the knuckle (1).

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install a new ball stud nut (2).
- Tighten the ball stud nut to 60 Nm (43.5 ft. lbs.).

6. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
7. Lower the vehicle.





8. Ensure the stabilizer shaft is centered, side-to-side. Verify that the stabilizer shaft links are set at a neutral position, as seen from above.
- Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nut (1) to 29 Nm (21.0 ft. lbs.).