Coil Springs: Removal
- Raise and support vehicle with jack stand under frame, with control arms hanging free. Remove wheel and tire assembly. Disconnect shock absorber and stabilizer bar at lower control arm. Install Spring Remover (J-23028-01
) on floor jack. See Figure. Position assembly under lower control arm so shaft seats in grooves of spring remover.WARNING: Securely bolt Spring Remover (J-23028-01 ) to floor jack, and install safety chain through lower control arm and coil spring to prevent personal injury.
- If air cylinders are installed in coil springs, remove valve cap and valve core. Pry on air cylinder to release air pressure. Reinstall valve core and valve cap to retain vacuum condition. Push air cylinder upward toward top of spring as far as possible. Install safety chain around coil spring and through lower control arm.
- Raise floor jack to release spring tension on lower control arm shaft. Remove control arm shaft-to-crossmember "U" bolts. Carefully lower floor jack until all tension is released from coil spring. Remove safety chain and coil spring. Remove air cylinder (if equipped).
- To check air cylinder for leaks, inflate air cylinder to 20 psi (1.4 kg/cm2 ) and submerge in water. Check for air bubbles. Replace air cylinder if leaks exist.