Rear Coil Spring Replacement

Coil Spring Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Use a floor jack in order to support the rear axle housing (1).





3. Disconnect the park brake cable hanger (1) from the frame (2). Disconnect the clamp from the cross member.





4. Remove the lower nut and bolt (2) from the shock absorber (1).





5. If the vehicle has ABS, remove the wheel speed sensor clamps (2) from the upper control arm (1) and the axle housing.
6. Remove the E-ring from the right rear brake pipe.
7. Disconnect the breather hose from the axle housing.





8. Lower the rear axle housing gradually as far down as necessary in order to remove the coil spring (2).

Installation Procedure

Important: When seating the coil spring, mate the spring end with the stepped part (4) of the rear axle spring seat (3).





1. Install the cold spring (1) on the spring seat (3) of the axle housing (2). Raise the axle housing.





Important: DO NOT tighten the fasteners before lowering the vehicle. The weight of the vehicle must be on the tires and wheels before tightening the fasteners `





2. Install the shock absorber lower bolt (2) and the nut.
3. If the vehicle has ABS, install the wheel speed sensor clamps (2).
4. Install the E-ring to the right rear brake pipe.





5. Connect the breather hose to the axle housing.
6. Connect the park brake cable hanger (1) to the chassis frame (2) and clamp the hanger to the cross member.
7. Remove the floor jack from the axle housing.
8. Lower the vehicle.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

9. With the weight of the vehicle on the tires and wheels, tighten the nut and the bolt (2).
- Tighten the nut and the bolt to 100 Nm (73.8 ft. lbs.).