Coil Spring (G2193672): Removal
NOTE:
- This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
- This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
- Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: LIFTING .
- Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
Refer to: WHEEL AND TIRE .
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NOTE: If equipped.
Release the height sensor.
Compress the coil spring.
General Equipment: Transmission jack
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WARNING:
- Use 2 suspension coil spring compressors located on opposite sides of the coil spring. Make sure the suspension coil spring compressors are correctly installed. Refer to manufactures instructions.
- Make sure that protective jaws are installed to the suspension coil spring compressor. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the protective coating of the coil spring.
Install the 2 coil spring compressors.
General Equipment: Suspension Spring Compressor
Remove and discard the nut and bolt.
Remove and discard the nut and bolt.
Remove and discard the nut and bolt.
Remove and discard the nut and bolt.
Lower the transmission jack.
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CAUTION: Note the installed position of the component prior to removal.
Remove the coil spring.