Front

REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies.
3. Position a hydraulic jack under the axle to support it.
4. Remove shock absorbers lower mounting nuts from the axle brackets.
5. Remove the track bar mounting bolt from the axle bracket.

NOTE: Make sure the lower part of the shock does not hold tension on the brake lines at the axle tube housing located at the lower shock mounting area.





6. Lower the axle until the spring is free from the upper mount and isolator.
7. Remove the spring from the vehicle.
8. Remove and inspect the upper and lower spring isolators.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the upper isolator.





2. Install the lower isolator with the isolator locator nub in the axle pad hole.
3. Position the coil spring on the axle spring pad.





CAUTION: Ensure the spring is positioned on the lower isolator with the end of the spring coil against the isolator spring locator.

4. Raise the axle and guide the springs onto the spring upper mounts and lower shock studs into the axle brackets.
5. Install the shock absorbers lower mounting nuts.
6. Install the track bar to the axle bracket and install the mounting bolt.

NOTE: It may be necessary to pry the axle assembly over to install the track bar bolt.

7. Remove the hydraulic jack from under the vehicle.
8. Tighten all suspension components to proper torque.
9. Install the wheel and tire assemblies.
10. Remove support and lower vehicle.