Removal and Installation

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CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. Install new parts with the same part number or an equivalent part if installation is necessary. Do not install a part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to ensure correct retention of these parts.

Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
Using a suitable jack, support the front axle assembly.
Remove the nut and detach the shock from the mounting stud.

Fig 1: Removing Nut And Shock From Mounting Stud
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Remove the upper spring retainer.

Fig 2: Removing Upper Spring Retainer
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Lower the front axle until the spring is free of the upper spring seat.

Fig 3: Freeing Front Axle Spring From Upper Spring Seat
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Using an extension through the top of the spring, remove the lower spring retainer.

Fig 4: Removing Lower Spring Retainer

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Remove the front spring.

Fig 5: Removing Front Spring
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To install, reverse the removal procedure, using new fasteners.

Fig 6: Installing Lower Spring Retainer
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Fig 7: Installing Upper Spring Retainer
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Fig 8: Installing Nut And Shock To Mounting Stud
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