Spring (G2496454): Removal

CAUTION: Suspension nuts and bolts must be tightened with the vehicle at normal ride height.

NOTE:

This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
This procedure contains illustrations for right side components, left side components are similar.

Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: LIFTING
Remove the rear wheel and tire.
Refer to: WHEEL AND TIRE
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Use a suitable stand to support the lower control arm.

General Equipment: Transmission jack
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Disconnect the suspension height sensor.
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- Remove and discard the shock absorber nut and bolt.
- Release the shock absorber from the wheel knuckle.
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- Remove and discard the tie-rod to wheel knuckle nut and bolt.
- Release the tie-rod from the wheel knuckle assembly.
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- Release the 2 wiring harness grommets.
- Reposition the wiring harness away from the lower arm.
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- Remove and discard the 2 integral link nuts and bolts.
- Remove the 2 integral links.
CAUTION: Make sure to counter hold the ball joint.

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- Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link nut.
- Release the stabilizer bar link from the lower control arm.
CAUTION: Make sure that during the release of the wheel knuckle assembly, the halfshaft is not released from the differential.

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- Remove and discard the rear lower control arm bolt.
- Release the wheel knuckle assembly from the lower control arm.
CAUTION: Only compress the spring enough to remove from the vehicle. Over compressing the spring may result in damage to the spring.

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- Slowly lower the transmission stand.
- Install the special tool to the spring.
  Special Tool(s): JLR-204-854
- Carefully compress the spring.
- Remove the spring and special tool from the vehicle.
NOTE:
- Only complete this step if a new spring is being installed.
Remove the special tool from the spring.

Special Tool(s): JLR-204-854
CAUTION: Note the installed position of the component(s) prior to removal.

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Remove the 2 spring seats.
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Inspect the components and renew if damaged or worn.