Spring, Removing And Installing: Installing

Fig 1: Identifying Spring Start Touching Spring Seat

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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

The spring start -arrow- must touch the stop of lower spring support.

-- Insert the spring together with the spring support.

-- Spring seat has a pin on bottom.

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-- Insert this pin into hole of lower control arm -arrow-.

-- Insert the top of the spring support into the upper spring end.

Fig 2: Locating Spring Support Bead

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-- The bead on the spring support -arrow- must fit into the coil spring correctly.

-- Release the tension on the spring, guiding upper spring support onto tab of body.

-- Remove the spring tensioner.

-- Insert the assembly aid -1- and press downward until the tabs -arrows- engage.

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-- Evaluate if an axle alignment is needed. Refer to NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT, EVALUATING .