Suspension System: Front: Spring: Removal
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the wheel and tire assemblies.
- Position a hydraulic jack under the axle to support it.
- Remove the front shocks at the lower mountings. (Refer to SUSPENSION/FRONT/SHOCK - REMOVAL) .
- Remove the ABS wire mounting brackets at the axle. (if equipped)
- Remove lower suspension arms mounting nuts and bolts from the frame. (Refer to SUSPENSION/FRONT/LOWER CONTROL ARM - REMOVAL) .
- Remove the track bar from the axle bracket. (Refer to SUSPENSION/FRONT/TRACK BAR - REMOVAL) .
- Remove the right side of the drag link from the right side knuckle. (Refer to STEERING/LINKAGE/DRAG LINK - REMOVAL) .
- Lower the axle until the spring is free from the upper mount.NOTE: Rotation of the spring and prying down slightly on the axle will aid in removal.
- Remove the coil spring retainer clip and remove the spring.
- Remove the upper spring isolator. (if needed)
- Pull jounce bumper out of mount. (if needed)