Removal Procedure
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Support the rear axle with a tall jack stand near the shock absorber.
- Remove the lower shock bolt. Refer to
Shock Absorber Replacement.
- Using the tall jack stands, slowly lower the rear axle in order to remove tension from the rear springs.
- Remove the spring (1).
- Remove the upper spring seat/jounce bumper (1) from the spring, while leaving the lower spring seat on the axle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the upper spring seat/jounce bumper (1) on the spring.
- Install the spring (1) making sure the lower coil is seated into the lower spring seat.
- Using the jack stands, raise the rear axle in order to compress the rear springs.
- Install the lower shock absorber bolts. Refer to
Shock Absorber Replacement.
- Lower the vehicle.