Tools Required

J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller

Caution: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

1. Raise vehicle and support.
2. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Wheel Removal in Wheels and Tires.
3. Support the control arm with a suitable jack.
4. Remove the electronic level control air tube from the shock.
5. Remove the two bolts securing the shock to the control arm.



6. Remove hex nut.
7. Using J 24319-B separate the adjustment link from the knuckle.



8. Slowly lower the control arm until it bottoms on the support assembly.
9. Using a pry bar, pry under the lower spring insulator and remove the spring with the insulator.
10. Remove the upper insulator by pulling downward.

1. Install the upper insulator in body.



2. Install the lower insulator in the control arm.
3. Install the spring ensuring the insulator is seated in the control arm.




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.

4. Raise the lower control arm and install the two shock bolts in the control arm.

Tighten
Tighten the shock bolts to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).




5. Install the adjustment link to the control arm.

Tighten
Tighten adjustment link to 10 N·m (88 lb in) then an additional 3/4 turn. To align the cotter pin tighten no more than one flat.

6. Connect the electronic level control air tube to the shock.
7. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to Wheel Installation .

Tighten
Tighten wheel nuts to 140 N·m (100 lb ft).

8. Lower the vehicle.