Rear Spring Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. 1
   Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. 2
   Support the rear axle with a tall jack stand near the shock absorber.
3. 3
   Remove the lower shock bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement.
4. 4
   Using the tall jack stands, slowly lower the rear axle in order to remove tension from the rear springs.

   

5. 5
   Remove the spring (1).

   

6. 6
   Remove the upper spring seat/jounce bumper (1) from the spring, while leaving the lower spring seat on the axle.

Installation Procedure

1. 1
   Install the upper spring seat/jounce bumper (1) on the spring.

   

2. 2
   Install the spring (1) making sure the lower coil is seated into the lower spring seat.
3. 3
   Using the jack stands, raise the rear axle in order to compress the rear springs.
4. 4
   Install the lower shock absorber bolts. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement.
5. 5
   Lower the vehicle.