Removal and Installation: Spring: Removal

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this service information, REFER to Safety Warnings in SERVICE INFORMATION General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions ( HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ).
Refer to: WHEELS & TIRES .
Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

Fig 1: Locating Lower Arm Fasteners
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General Equipment : Vehicle/Axle Stands

Fig 2: Supporting Rear Suspension Using Vehicle/Axle Stands
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Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

Fig 3: Identifying Suspension Bushing Disposal Fastener
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Fig 4: Removing Spring Lower Arm
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