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Removal & Installation: Spring: Removal

  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies.
  3. Position a hydraulic jack under the axle to support it.
  4. Remove the front shock at the lower mountings. See SHOCK  .
  5. Remove the ABS wire mounting brackets at the axle (if equipped).
  6. Remove lower suspension arms mounting nuts and bolts from the frame. See LOWER CONTROL ARM  .
  7. Remove the track bar from the axle bracket. See TRACK BAR  .
  8. Remove the right side of the drag link from the right side knuckle. See DRAG LINK .
  9. Lower the axle until the spring is free from the upper mount.
    NOTE: Rotation of the spring and prying down slightly on the axle will aid in removal. 
  10. Remove the coil spring retainer clip and remove the spring.
  11. Remove the upper spring isolator (if needed).
  12. Pull jounce bumper out of mount (if needed).
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