Removal Procedure

Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Support the rear axle with a tall jack stand near the shock absorber.
If the springs are being removed to service other components and the spring tags are missing, mark the position of the rear spring to ensure proper installation.
Remove the lower shock absorber bolts. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
Using the tall jack stands, slowly lower the rear axle in order to remove tension from the rear springs.
Remove the spring (1).

Fig 1: Rear Coil Spring
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Remove the lower and upper rear spring insulators (1, 2).

Fig 2: Lower And Upper Rear Spring Insulators
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