Rear Suspension Coil Spring

Coil Spring Replacement (Front Wheel Drive with Axle)

Removal Procedure

Caution: When removing the rear springs, do not use a twin-post type hoist. The swing arch tendency of the rear axle assembly when certain fasteners are removed may cause it to slip from the hoist which may cause personal injury.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the brake hose bracket screw from the control arm. Refer to Rear Brake Hose Replacement (Disc Brakes) (Rear Brake Hose Replacement (Disc Brakes)).
3. Use the utility stand in order to support the center of the rear axle.
4. Remove the shock absorber lower bolts and nuts. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (Twist Axle) (Shock Absorber Replacement (Twist Axle)).
5. Remove the rear axle tie rod from the rear axle. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement (Twist Axle) (Rear Suspension).





Notice: Do not suspend the rear axle by the brake hoses. Damage to the brake hoses may result.

6. Use the utility stand in order to lower the rear axle.

Notice: Care should be taken to avoid chipping or scratching the spring coating when handling the rear suspension coil spring. Damage to the coating can cause premature failure.

7. Remove the springs (4), the insulators (3, 5), spring seats (2), and jounce bumpers (1).

Installation Procedure





Notice: Care should be taken to avoid chipping or scratching the spring coating when handling the rear suspension coil spring. Damage to the coating can cause premature failure.

Important: Position the spring so that the paint stripe (6) is facing rearward and centered to the shock absorber.


1. Install the jounce bumpers (1), spring seats (2), springs (4), the insulators (3, 5).
2. Index mark (6) on springs to axle.
3. Use the utility stand in order to raise the rear axle.
4. Install the rear axle tie rod to the rear axle. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement (Twist Axle) (Rear Suspension).
5. Install the shock absorbers to the rear axle. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (Twist Axle) (Shock Absorber Replacement (Twist Axle)).
6. Install the brake hose bracket to the control arm. Refer to Rear Brake Hose Replacement (Disc Brakes) (Rear Brake Hose Replacement (Disc Brakes)).
7. Remove the utility stand.
8. Lower the vehicle.