Spring, Front Coil: Removal
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the wheel and tire assemblies.
- Position a hydraulic jack under the axle to support it.
- Remove the front shocks at the lower mountings. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER, SUSPENSION, REMOVAL .
- Remove lower suspension arms mounting nuts and bolts from the frame. Refer to ARM, LOWER CONTROL, REMOVAL .
- Remove the track bar from the axle bracket. Refer to TRACK BAR, FRONT, REMOVAL .
- Remove the right side of the drag link from the right side knuckle. Refer to DRAG LINK, STEERING, REMOVAL .
- 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.
- Remove the upper spring isolator. (if needed)
- Pull jounce bumper out of mount. (if needed)