Coil Spring & Shock Absorber: Removal
- Raise vehicle and support at lift points with safety stands. Position floor jack under control arm. Remove bolt retaining top of shock absorbers to suspension assembly crossmember.
- Remove nuts retaining shock absorbers to lower mount. Using a drift, remove mounting piece. Remove shock absorber and coil spring assembly.
- Using spring compressor and Adaptor (SL 14 and JD 11B), collapse spring until collets and spring seat can be removed. Release pressure and separate shock absorber from spring.