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Removal Procedure

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NOTE: Tools Required 
  • J 33432-A Transverse Spring Compressor
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in TIRES AND WHEELS article.
  3. Measure the transverse spring stud height (1). See Figure. This measurement will be used in the installation to set-up the vehicle trim height.
    NOTE: During this procedure, use care not to scratch the rear transverse spring.
  4. Install J 33432-A to the rear transverse spring, and compress the spring. See Figure.
  5. Remove the retainers, nuts, bolts (2) and insulators retaining the transverse spring (1) to the lower control arms. See Figure.
  6. Remove the rear transverse spring mounting bolts, spring spacers and insulators from the crossmember. See Figure.
  7. Remove the rear transverse spring from the vehicle.
  8. If the transverse spring is to be replaced, release and remove J 33432-A from the transverse spring.
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