Removal And Installation: Spring: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
NOTE: The rear suspension height sensor must be disconnected from the lower control arm prior to servicing suspension components or damage to the suspension height sensor and/or the vehicle dynamic suspension system may occur. The sensor will need to be recalibrated after reassembly.

If equipped.
1. Disconnect the rear ride height sensor electrical connector.
2. Remove the rear height sensor arm bracket nut and position the rear height sensor arm bracket aside.
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Using a suitable jackstand, support the rear lower arm at curb height. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

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NOTE: Do not attempt to jacking on the front control arm or rear control arm on any vehicle. Damage to control arms may occur.

NOTE: Make sure that the insulator pads are correctly positioned to prevent direct contact with other components.
1. Remove and discard lower arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt and nut.
2. Remove and discard the rear shock absorber lower bolt and nut.
3. Unclip the rear wheel speed sensor wire harness retaining clips and position the harness aside.
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NOTE: Never allow the knuckle to hang from the upper and lower control arms or damage to the ball joints can occur.

NOTE: Take care not to damage coating on suspension components.

Support the wheel knuckle assembly using mechanic's wire.

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NOTE: Do not attempt to jacking on the front control arm or rear control arm on any vehicle. Damage to control arms may occur.

NOTE: Make sure that the insulator pads are correctly positioned to prevent direct contact with other components.
1. Lower the suspension to release the spring compression.
2. Remove the spring by lowering the lower arm and position aside.

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