Suspension System: Rear: Spring: Removal

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Position a hydraulic jack under the axle to support the axle.
2. Remove the shock absorber lower bolt from the axle bracket.
3. Lower the hydraulic jack and tilt the axle and remove the coil spring. See Fig 1.
4. Remove and inspect the upper and lower spring isolators. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: COIL SPRING

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - UPPER INSULATOR

2 - JOUNCE BUMPER

3 - COIL SPRING