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 absorber bolts. 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.