For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Use a floor jack in order to support the rear axle housing (1).
- Disconnect the park brake cable hanger (1) from the frame (2). Disconnect the clamp from the cross member.
- Remove the lower nut and bolt (2) from the shock absorber (1).
- If the vehicle has ABS, remove the wheel speed sensor clamps (2) from the upper control arm (1) and the axle housing.
- Remove the E-ring from the right rear brake pipe.
- Disconnect the breather hose from the axle housing.
- Lower the rear axle housing gradually as far down as necessary in order to remove the coil spring (2).
Installation Procedure
- Install the coil spring (1) on the spring seat (3) of the axle housing (2). Raise the axle housing.
- Install the shock absorber lower bolt (2) and the nut.
- If the vehicle has ABS, install the wheel speed sensor clamps (2).
- Install the E-ring to the right rear brake pipe.
- Connect the breather hose to the axle housing.
- Connect the park brake cable hanger (1) to the chassis frame (2) and clamp the hanger to the cross member.
- Remove the floor jack from the axle housing.
- Lower the vehicle.
- With the weight of the vehicle on the tires and wheels, tighten the nut and the bolt (2).
Important: When seating the coil spring, mate the spring end with the stepped part (4) of the rear axle spring seat (3).
Important: DO NOT tighten the fasteners before lowering the vehicle. The weight of the vehicle must be on the tires and wheels before tightening the fasteners.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the nut and the bolt to 100 N·m (73.8 lb ft).
