Removal

4X2

Special Tools:











1. Raise and support vehicle, .

2. Remove the front wheel and tire assembly.

3. Support the lower control arm (4) at the outboard side of the lower control arm to support vehicle weight.

4. Remove the shock absorber (5) .





5. Install Front Spring Compressor (DD-1278) (3) up through the lower suspension arm, coil spring and shock hole in the frame. The bell-shaped adapter (3) goes against the lower suspension arm. Install the nut on top of the tool at the shock hole.

6. Tighten the spring compressor nut against bell-shaped adapter finger tight then loosen 1/2 turn.

NOTE:
This will hold the spring in place until the lower suspension arm is separated from the steering knuckle.






7. Remove the steering knuckle .

8. Remove the stabilizer link .

9. Remove the lower control arm support.

10. Tighten the spring compressor tool (2) to collapse the coil spring.

NOTE:
It may necessary to loosen the control arm pivot bolt to allow downward swing.

11. Loosen the tension on the spring compressor tool (2) slowly allowing the lower suspension arm to pivot downward.

12. Remove the spring compressor tool (2).

13. Remove coil spring (1) and isolator pad from the vehicle.