Spring, Removing And Installing, Multi-Link Suspension: Installing

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Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:

The spring start -arrow- must touch bottom of spring seat.

Fig 1: Identifying Spring Start Touching Spring Seat

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-- Install spring together with spring seat.

-- The spring support has a pin on bottom.

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

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

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

Fig 2: Locating Spring Support Bead

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-- 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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-- An axle alignment may be required. Refer to EVALUATING NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT .