Coil Spring: Removal

Using frame hoist, raise the vehicle and position tall jack under rear axle. Raise jack until axle is raised slightly (load removed from shock absorber).
Remove shock absorber-to-axle mount nut and bolt. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Coil Spring Components
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Disconnect the shock absorber from axle bracket.
Lower the rear axle until the rear springs are no longer under compression.
Remove lower retainer and spring-to-rear suspension lower arm nut.
Remove upper retainer and spring-to-frame bolt.
Remove the rear spring and retainers. See Fig 2 and Figure .
Remove the upper and lower insulators.

Fig 2: Removing Coil Spring

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