Tools Required
J 33432-A
Transverse Spring Compressor
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Important: During this procedure, use care not to scratch the transverse spring.
- Using the
J 33432-A
, compress the transverse spring.
- Remove one of the lower control arms. Refer to
Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement
.
- Remove the transverse spring mounting bolts and retainers.
- Discard the old transverse spring mounting bolts
- Remove the transverse spring from the vehicle.
- Remove the
J 33432-A
from the transverse spring, if the spring is to be replaced.
Installation Procedure
- If installing a new transverse spring, install the
J 33432-A
and compress the spring.
- Install the transverse spring to the crossmember.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Notice: Do not remove the transverse leaf spring compressor tool until after the shock absorber has been installed. The pad on the transverse leaf spring bolt could move out of position resulting in damage to the pad or a rattle in
the suspension.
Important: Use NEW transverse spring retainer-to-crossmember bolts.
- Install the transverse spring retainers and NEW mounting bolts to the crossmember.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 62 N·m (46 lb ft).
- Install the lower control arm to the rear crossmember. Refer to
Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement
.
- Remove the
J 33432-A
.
- Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- If a NEW transverse spring was installed, adjust the rear trim height. Refer to
Trim Height Inspection
.
- Perform a rear wheel alignment. Refer to
Wheel Alignment Measurement
.