Coil Spring

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Isolator Spring Locator - Typical

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1 - LOWER ISOLATOR

2 - SPRING LOCATOR

3 - COIL SPRING

Install the upper isolator on the spring seat on body.
Install the lower isolator (3) on the axle bracket.

Pull down on the axle and position the coil spring (1) in the lower isolator.

Fig 2: Shock & Spring

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1 - UPPER SHOCK BOLT

2 - SHOCK

3 - LOWER SHOCK BOLT

4 - SPRING

Raise the axle with the hydraulic jack.
Install the shock absorber (2) to the axle bracket and tighten to 115 N.m (85 ft. lbs.).
Install the stabilizer bar link to the body rail, tighten to 102 N.m (75 ft. lbs.).
Install the wheel and tire assemblies.
Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.