Coil Spring: Installation
- Install the compressed front spring with the rubber mount to the vehicle.
- Swing the lower control arm up to its mounting position and install, but do not tighten, the bolts and nuts.
- Install the floor jack to the lower control arm. Position the lower control arm so the distance between the spring and the upper and lower perches is snug, ensuring the spring is in its correct mounting position.
- Slowly release the front spring making sure it is in its correct mounting position.
- Lower and remove the supporting device so the lower control arm is in its down position.
- Install the lower shock bolt and nut. Tighten nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Lower the vehicle while guiding the shock into the upper mounting surface.
- Install the rubber mount and washer over the shock absorber stud.
- Install the shock absorber upper mounting nut and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Tighten the lower control arm nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Lower the vehicle and check vehicle alignment. See appropriate SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT.
NOTE:
To avoid suspension preload, the vehicle must be at normal ride height before tightening lower control arm bolts and nuts.