Tools Required

J 33432-A Transverse Spring Compressor

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Measure the transverse spring stud height (1).

This measurement will be used in the installation to set-up the vehicle trim height.





Important: 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.



5. Remove the retainers, nuts, bolts (2) and insulators retaining the transverse spring (1) to the lower control arms.



6. Remove the rear transverse spring mounting bolts, spring spacers and insulators from the crossmember.
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.

1. If the transverse spring is a replacement, install J 33432-A to the transverse spring and compress the spring.
2. Install the rear transverse spring to the vehicle.

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. Install the rear transverse spring spacers, insulators and mounting brackets to the crossmember.

Tighten
Tighten the rear transverse spring mounting bracket bolts to 62 N·m (46 lb ft).




4. Position the transverse spring (1) to the lower control arms and install the spring bolts (2), insulators and nuts.
5. Release and remove J 33432-A from the transverse spring.




Important: The rear transverse spring stud bolt must have a minimum of 2 threads showing above the nut.

6. Set the transverse spring stud height (1) to the height measured during removal.
7. Install the retainers to the bolts.
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
9. Lower the vehicle.