Rear

Spring - Coil





Removal

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect the performance of vital components and their failure can result in major service expense. Install new fasteners with the same part number or an equivalent part if installation is necessary. Do not install a part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to ensure correct retention of these parts.

1. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to Fire Suppression System.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the stabilizer bar from the stabilizer bar links.
1 Remove the nuts and the bushings.
2 Rotate the stabilizer bar off the links.
3. Use a suitable jack or jack stands to support the rear axle.
4. Remove the nuts and bolts and disconnect the lateral arms from the frame.
^ Discard the nuts and bolts.

5. WARNING: All vehicles are equipped with gas pressurized shock absorbers which will extend unassisted. Do not apply heat or flame to the shock absorbers during removal or component servicing. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.

Remove the nuts and bolts and disconnect the shock absorbers from the axle.
^ Discard the nuts and bolts.
6. Carefully lower the suitable jack or jack stands.
7. Remove the springs and spring insulators.

Installation
1. Inspect the spring insulators for wear or damage.
^ Install new insulators, if necessary.
2. Install the spring insulators on the springs.
3. Install the springs and the spring insulators in the vehicle.
^ Insure that the springs are correctly seated.
4. Raise the axle using a suitable jack or jack stands.
5. Connect the shock absorbers to the axle and install new bolts and nuts.
^ Insure that the bolts are installed from the inboard side.
^ Tighten the nuts to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
6. Connect the lateral arms to the frame and install new bolts and nuts.
^ Do not tighten at this time.
7. Using the jack, raise the axle until the axle is at curb height.
8. Tighten the lateral arm-to-frame bolts to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
9. Lower the axle and remove the suitable jack or jack stands.
10. Connect the stabilizer bar to the stabilizer bar links.
1 Rotate the stabilizer bar onto the links and install the bushings.
2 Install the nuts and tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

11. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to Fire Suppression System.

If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.