Removal And Installation: Removal
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Disconnect both the left and right stabilizer bar links from the axle. Refer to LINK, STABILIZER BAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Position a jack under the front axle to support the front suspension.
- Remove the front shock absorber lower nut and bolt. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER, SUSPENSION, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the front brake hose bracket bolt and disengage the brake hose bracket from the frame.NOTE:
Do not lower the axle further than the brake hose slack allows.
- 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 coil spring.