Front

SPRING

REMOVAL





1. With the vehicle resting on its wheels remove the upper shock absorber nut (1).
2. Remove the washer and rubber mount.





3. Raise and support the vehicle then remove the lower shock absorber bolt and nut (1). Remove the shock from the vehicle.
4. Support the lower control arm with a suitable supporting device. Raise the lower control arm up until it is almost level.

WARNING: ONLY USE APPROVED CLAMPING DEVICES AND IF APPROPRIATE ALSO SCREEN OFF THE DANGER AREA. INSPECT SPECIAL TOOLS FOR DAMAGE AND FUNCTION. WEAR SAFETY GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION.

CAUTION: Risk of injury from hands and fingers being trapped or crushed when working on preloaded springs or spring bodies.





5. Using Special Tool 9151 Spring Compressor and 9152 Clamping Plates (1), carefully compress the front spring.





6. Remove the nuts from the lower control arm mounting bolts.
7. Carefully remove the lower control arm mounting bolts from the body.
8. Lower the supporting device and swing the lower control arm down while holding the front spring. When enough clearance has been achieved from the lower control arm and the upper spring perch, remove the front spring from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION





1. Install the compressed front spring (1) with the rubber mount to the vehicle.





2. Swing the lower control arm up to its mounting position and install the bolts and nuts (1).

Note: To avoid suspension preload, the vehicle must be at normal ride height before tightening lower control arm bolts.

3. Install the supporting device to the lower control arm. Position the lower control arm so the distance between the spring and the upper and lower perches is snug making sure the spring is in its correct mounting position.
4. Slowly release the front spring making sure it is in its correct mounting position.
5. Lower and remove the supporting device so the lower control arm is in its down position.





6. Install the lower shock mounting hardware (1).
7. Lower the vehicle while guiding the shock into the upper mounting surface.
8. Install the rubber mount and washer over the shock absorber stud.





9. Install the shock absorber upper mounting nut (1). Tighten to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
10. Tighten the lower control arm to 120 Nm (88 ft. lbs.).
11. Lower the vehicle and check vehicle alignment.