Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair

Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly

Removal
1
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2 Remove the fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to Fender Splash Shield Fender Splash Shield




3 Disconnect the shock absorber and spring assembly from the lower arm.
- Remove the nut and bolt.




4 Release the heat shield for access to the shock absorber and spring assembly upper mounting inner nut.
- Remove the three retaining bolts.




5 Remove the shock absorber and spring assembly.
- Remove the three retaining bolts.

Installation
1 Install the shock absorber and spring assembly.
- Make sure the spring and shock absorber assembly top mounting to body mating faces are clean.
- Fit the nuts and tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb.ft).
2 Secure the heat shield.
- Install the three retaining bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
3 Connect the shock absorber and spring assembly to the lower arm.
- Tighten the nut and bolt to 300 Nm (221 lb.ft).
4 Install the fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to Fender Splash Shield Fender Splash Shield