Important! Be sure to replace both springs on the vehicle's axle, even if only one spring is damaged.
Attention! When installing, use springs with the same technical characteristics on the same vehicle axle (with the same color markings).
Block the front wheels with chocks. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it on stands. Remove the wheel.
On 2001 and later models, disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the lower control arm.
Use a jack to raise the rear suspension trailing arm to compress the spring and relieve the load on the shock absorber.
Figure 12.20. Location of the rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt
Remove the lower shock absorber mounting bolt (see Figure 12.20).
Slowly lower the jack together with the rear suspension trailing arm and remove the spring.
Inspect the spring for any metal chips or cracks in the spring coating, which will cause the spring to fail due to local corrosion. Also check the condition of the upper spring support for damage and replace it if necessary.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.