Tools Required

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. If the transverse spring is to be replaced, measure the front spring adjuster bolt gap (1).

This measurement will be used in the installation procedure to set-up the vehicle trim height.





Notice: During this procedure, use care not to scratch the transverse spring.

4. Install the transverse spring compressor J 33432-A to the transverse spring.
5. Compress the transverse spring.



6. Remove the lower shock absorber mounting bolts from one of the lower control arms.



7. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm.



8. Loosen the lower ball joint stud nut (2) on the lower control arm. Do not remove the nut.
9. Separate the lower the ball joint from the steering knuckle using ball joint separator tool J 42188 .



10. Remove the ball joint separator tool.
11. Remove the lower ball joint stud nut and discard.
12. Support the lower control arms with jackstands.



13. Mark the position of the cam bolts for reference at reinstallation.
14. Remove the cam bolts from the lower control arm.
15. Remove the lower control arm.



16. Remove the transverse spring bolts and retainers.
17. Discard the old transverse spring bolts
18. Remove the transverse spring from the vehicle.
19. Remove the transverse spring compressor from the transverse spring, if the spring is to be replaced.

1. Install the transverse spring compressor J 33432-A to the transverse spring.
2. Install the transverse spring to the crossmember.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

Notice: Do not remove the transverse leaf spring compressor tool until after the shock absorber has been installed. The pad on the transverse leaf spring bolt could move out of position resulting in damage to the pad or a rattle in the suspension.

3. Install the transverse spring retainers and bolts (Use New Bolts) to the crossmember.

Tighten
Tighten the transverse spring retainer bolts (Use New Bolts) to 62 N·m (46 lb ft).




4. Install the lower control arm to the front crossmember.
5. Install the cam bolts to the position that was marked during disassembly.

Due to a required wheel alignment, tighten the cam bolts but do not set to the final torque specification at this time.




6. Install the lower control arm ball joint stud to the steering knuckle.

Tighten

1. Use a new ball joint stud nut.
2. Tighten the lower control arm ball joint stud nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft) to seat the ball joint stud.
3. Turn the ball joint stud nut an additional 210 degrees.
4. Check the ball joint stud nut for a minimum final torque of 55 N·m (41 lb ft).



7. Support the lower control arm with a jackstand.
8. Install the shock absorber lower mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the shock absorber lower mounting nuts to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).




9. Connect the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm.

Tighten
Tighten the stabilizer link nut to 72 N·m (53 lb ft).




10. Remove theJ 33432-A transverse spring compressor from the transverse spring.
11. Remove the jackstands from the lower control arms.
12. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
13. Adjust the front trim height. Refer to Trim Height Adjustment .
14. Perform a front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment.