Preliminary Procedure

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle

1

Rear Suspension Spring

Procedure

1. Support the rear axle with a suitable jack stand.
2. If the springs are being removed to service or to service other suspension components and the tags are missing, mark the relationship of the rear spring prior to removal for the proper installation.
3. Remove the lower shock absorber bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .

Tip
The rear springs are indexed with color are tags toward the rear of the vehicle and towards the top of the spring.

2

Rear Suspension Spring Insulator

3

Rear Suspension Stop

4

Rear Suspension Spring Insulator