Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair

Coil springs are rated separately for each side of vehicle depending on optional equipment and type of service. During service procedures where both springs are removed, mark springs (Chalk, Tape, etc.) to ensure installation in original position. If the coils springs require replacement. Be sure that the springs needing replacement, are replaced with springs meeting the correct load and spring rate for the vehicle.

NOTE: During service procedures requiring removal or installation of a coil spring with Spring Compressor, Special Tool C-4838, or equivalent. It is required that the first full top and bottom coil of the coil spring be captured by the jaws of spring compressor.

Replacement of the coil spring requires removal of the strut assembly from the vehicle, and the disassembly of the strut. Refer to strut for the required removal and replacement procedure for the strut assembly. Then refer to strut for the required procedure to disassemble and assemble the strut assembly for the removal of the coil spring.