Coil Springs: Removal
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- Raise vehicle and support under frame so control arms hang free. Remove 2 lower shock absorber pivot mounting bolts. Push shock up through control arm, into coil spring.
- Securely install Front Coil Spring Compressor (J-23028-01 ) onto an adjustable jack stand. Place compressor tool into position, cradling lower control arm inner bushings.
- Remove stabilizer bar-to-lower control arm link bolt components. Raise jack to remove tension on lower control arm pivot bolts. Install a safety chain around spring and through lower control arm.
- Detach lower control arm mounting bolts (rear bolt first). Carefully lower jack until all tension is released from coil spring. Remove safety chain and spring from vehicle.
NOTE:
Do not apply force on lower control arm and ball joint to remove spring. Proper maneuvering of the spring will allow for easy removal.