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Section 8 (Front Suspension & Rear Suspension): Rear: Spring: Removal

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  1. Raise and support vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
    Fig 1: Tire And Wheel Mounting
    GC0012971Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  2. On both sides of vehicle, remove wheel mounting nuts (3), then rear tire and wheel assembly (1).
    Fig 2: Filler Tube Assembly
    GC0012979Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    WARNING: Before opening fuel system, review all Warnings and Cautions.
  3. If servicing left side shock absorber, remove fuel filler tube. (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE - REMOVAL)
  4. Position an extra pair of jack stands under and support forward end of engine cradle to help stabilize vehicle during rear suspension removal/installation.
  5. Perform following if vehicle is equipped with dual-exhaust or are servicing right side on vehicle with single exhaust.
    • Position under-hoist utility jack or stand several inches below exhaust at muffler.
    • Disconnect exhaust isolators at muffler and resonators hangers.
    • Lower exhaust down to rest upon top of jack or stand placed below muffler.
    Fig 3: Support Rear Suspension Using Jack
    GC0012990Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  6. Position under-hoist utility jack or transmission jack (3) under center of rear axle differential (1). Raise jack head to contact differential and secure in place. When securing crossmember to jack, be sure not to secure stabilizer bar. 
    Fig 4: Shock And Frame Mounting - Upper
    GC0014106Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  7. Remove shock absorber (1) upper mounting screws (2).
    Fig 5: Shock Mounting - Lower
    GC0012978Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  8. Remove shock absorber (1) lower mounting bolt (2) and nut (4).
    Fig 6: AWD Crossmember Spacers
    GC0012980Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    NOTE: If equipped with AWD, when removing crossmember mounting bolts in following step, be sure to not to misplace spacers (1) between crossmember mounts (2) and body.
    Fig 7: Rear Crossmember Mounting Bolts
    GC0012981Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    CAUTION: When removing crossmember mounting bolts (2 and 3) it is important NOT to loosen or remove crossmember mounting bolts on opposite side of vehicle. Doing so will require rear wheel alignment following reinstallation to ensure proper thrust angle.
  9. Remove both front and rear crossmember mounting bolts (2 and 3) on repair-side of vehicle.
    CAUTION: To avoid damaging other components of vehicle, do not lower crossmember (1) any further than necessary to remove shock absorber.
  10. Slowly  lower jack allowing repair-side of crossmember to drop. Do not lower jack at a fast rate.  Lower jack just enough to allow top of shock absorber to clear body flange.
    Fig 8: Identifying Coil Spring and Shock Assembly
    GC0012983Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  11. Remove shock absorber (3) by tipping top outward and lifting lower end out of pocket in spring link (4).
  12. Disconnect brake hose at bracket mounted to body to allow to avoid overextending hose, damaging it, during following step.
  13. Slowly lower jack until crossmember is low enough to remove coil spring. Do not lower jack any further than necessary to remove spring. 
  14. Remove coil spring and isolators (1, 2 and 5).
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