Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair

Coil Spring Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Support the rear axle.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut from the frame.
4. Remove the lower shock absorber nut and bolt from the rear axle.
5. Lower the rear axle until the springs are fully unloaded.
6. Remove the coil spring and the insulators.

Installation Procedure





Note: Note the position of the coil springs, as the left coil spring and the right coil spring are different.

1. Install the coil spring and the insulators.
2. Raise the rear axle.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the lower shock absorber retaining nut and bolt to the rear axle.

Tighten the lower shock absorber retaining nut and bolt to 105 Nm (77 lb ft).

4. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the frame.
5. Install the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut.

Tighten the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut to 80 Nm (59 lb ft).

6. Remove the rear axle support.
7. Lower the vehicle.