Coil Spring Replacement FE1, FE3

Tools Required

J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller

1. Raise the vehicle and support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tires and the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
4. Support the control arm with a suitable jack.
5. Remove the electronic level control air tube from the shock.
6. Remove the two bolts securing the shock to the control arm.



7. Remove the hex nut.
8. If necessary use the J 24319-B and separate the adjustment link (1) from the knuckle (2).



9. Slowly lower the control arm until it bottoms on the support assembly.
10. Remove the coil spring.

1. Install the spring ensuring the insulator is seated in the control arm.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Raise the lower control arm and install the two shock bolts in the control arm.

Tighten
Tighten the shock bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




3. Install the adjustment link to the control arm.

Tighten
Tighten the adjustment link to 30 N·m (22 lb ft) then tighten an additional 180 degrees.

4. Connect the electronic level control air tube to the shock.
5. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

Tighten
Tighten the wheel nuts to 125 N·m (80 lb ft).

6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Check the toe and adjust if necessary. Refer to Rear Toe Adjustment in Wheel Alignment.

Coil Spring Replacement FE7

Tools Required

1. Raise the vehicle and support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tires and the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Support the control arm with a suitable jack.
4. Remove the electronic level control air tube from the shock.
5. Remove the two bolts securing the shock to the control arm.



6. Remove the hex nut.
7. Using the J 24319-B separate the adjustment link (1) from the knuckle (2).



8. Install the J 44255 and compress the coil spring.
9. Slowly lower the control arm until it bottoms on the support assembly.
10. Remove the coil spring.

1. Install the coil spring in the J 44255 .



2. Install the spring ensuring the insulator is seated in the control arm.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Raise the lower control arm and install the two shock bolts in the control arm.

Tighten
Tighten the shock bolts to 36 N·m (27 lb ft).




4. Install the adjustment link to the control arm.

Tighten
Tighten the adjustment link to 30 N·m (22 lb ft), then tighten an additional 200 degrees.

5. Connect the electronic level control air tube to the shock.
6. Install the tires and the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

Tighten
Tighten the wheel nuts to 125 N·m (80 lb ft).

7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Check the toe and adjust if necessary. Refer to Rear Toe Adjustment in Wheel Alignment.