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Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement

Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement



Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

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

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .

4. Separate the lower control arm from the knuckle. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement

5. Remove the lower shock absorber bolt from the lower control arm. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .

6. Remove the lower bolt for the rear suspension link upper to lower control arm. Refer to Rear Suspension Link Replacement - Upper to Lower Control Arm .


1 Rear Spring

Procedure

1. Remove the rear wheel speed sensor wiring harness from the lower control arm.

2. Remove the electrical suspension harness for the rear shock, if equipped.

3. Rotate the lower control arm as much as possible to remove the rear spring.


2 Rear Spring Lower Insulator
3 Rear Suspension Jounce Bumper