Front Suspension: Spring: Removal

Fig 1: Locating Shock Absorber Upper Mounting Nut

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With the vehicle resting on its wheels remove the upper shock absorber nut (1).
Remove the washer and rubber mount.

Fig 2: Locating Shock Absorber Bolt & Nut
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Raise and support the vehicle then remove the lower shock absorber bolt and nut (1). Remove the shock from the vehicle.

Fig 3: Locating Front Spring
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Support the lower control arm with a suitable supporting device. Raise the lower control arm up until it is almost level.
WARNING: ONLY USE APPROVED CLAMPING DEVICES AND IF APPROPRIATE ALSO SCREEN OFF THE DANGER AREA. INSPECT SPECIAL TOOLS FOR DAMAGE AND FUNCTION. WEAR SAFETY GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION.

CAUTION: Risk of injury to hands and fingers from being trapped or crushed when working on preloaded springs or spring bodies.
Using Special Tool 9151 Spring Compressor and 9152 Clamping Plates (1), carefully compress the front spring.

Fig 4: Locating Bolts Attaching Lower Control Arm To Frame
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Remove the nuts from the lower control arm mounting bolts.
Carefully remove the lower control arm mounting bolts from the body.
Lower the supporting device and swing the lower control arm down while holding the front spring. When enough clearance has been achieved from the lower control arm and the upper spring perch, remove the front spring from the vehicle.