Rear Coil Spring Replace

Fig. 2 Rear axle & suspension assembly. 1982---83 Aries & Reliant; 1982---83 LeBaron & 400; 1983 New Yorker, E Class, Executive & 600:

EXC. HORIZON, OMNI, CHARGER, TURISMO
Removal
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Support axle assembly and remove both upper and lower shock absorber attaching bolts and the shock absorbers.
3. Lower axle assembly until spring and spring upper isolater can be removed.



Installation
1. Position jounce bumper to rail, install and torque attaching screws to 70 in. lbs. (7 Nm).
2. Install isolator over jounce bumper and install spring.
3. Raise axle and install shock absorber. Loosely assemble lower shock absorber attaching bolts and torque upper attaching bolts to 40 ft. lbs. On 1986 - 88 models with load leveling, attach link to track bar.
4. With suspension supporting vehicle, torque shock absorber attaching screws to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm).