Spring - Coil: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect the performance of vital components and their failure may result in major service expense. Install new fasteners 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.
- For reference during the installation procedure, measure the distance from the lip of the fender to the center of the wheel hub with the vehicle in a static level ground position.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
- Disconnect the stabilizer bar from the stabilizer bar links.
- Remove the nuts and the bushings.
- Rotate the stabilizer bar off the links.
- Use a suitable jack or jackstands to support the rear axle.
- Remove the nuts and bolts and disconnect the lateral arms from the frame.
- Discard the nuts and bolts.
- Remove the nuts and bolts, and disconnect the shock absorbers from the axle.
- Discard the nuts and bolts.
- Carefully lower the jack or jackstands.
- Remove the springs and spring insulators.
WARNING:
Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
article. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Keep all body parts clear of shock absorbers or strut rods. Shock absorbers or struts can extend unassisted. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.