SPRING
DESCRIPTION
The coil springs mount up in the wheelhouse which is part of the unitized body bracket. A rubber doughnut isolator is located between the top and bottom of the spring. The isolators provide road noise isolation
OPERATION
The coil springs control ride quality and maintain proper ride height.REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Position a hydraulic jack under the axle to support the axle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies.
3. Remove the lower shock bolt (3) from the axle bracket.
4. Remove the stabilizer bar link from the body rail.
5. Lower the hydraulic jack and tilt the axle and remove the coil spring (4).
6. Remove and inspect the spring isolators.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the upper isolator on the spring seat on body.
2. Install the lower isolator (3) on the axle bracket.
3. Pull down on the axle and position the coil spring (1) in the lower isolator.
4. Raise the axle with the hydraulic jack.
5. Install the shock absorber (2) to the axle bracket and tighten to 115 N·m (85 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the stabilizer bar link to the body rail, tighten to 102 N·m (75 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the wheel and tire assemblies.
8. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.