Rear Coil Spring Insulators Replacement

Coil Spring Insulators Replacement
- Tools Required
- J24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Support the control arm with a jack stand.
3. Remove the automatic level control air tube from the shock absorber.





4. Remove the lower shock absorber retaining bolts.





5. Remove the adjustment link retaining nut.





6. Using the J24319-B separate the adjustment link from the lower control arm.
7. Slowly lower the lower control arm to the support assembly.





8. Pry under the lower coil spring insulator. Remove the spring with the insulator.
9. Remove the jounce bumper. If necessary, by pulling downward.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the jounce bumper by inserting the retainer into the body of the vehicle.
2. Install the spring and the lower insulator. Ensure that the insulator is seated in the lower control arm.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Raise the lower control arm.





4. Install the lower shock absorber retaining bolts.
- Tighten the lower shock absorber retaining bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the adjustment link to the lower control arm.
6. Install the adjustment link retaining nut.
- Tighten the adjustment link retaining nut to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the automatic level control air tube to the shock.
8. Install the tire and the wheel.
9. Lower the vehicle.