Transverse Spring: Removal
- Raise and support vehicle on frame rails to allow suspension to hang free. Remove wheels. If replacing spring, measure spring adjuster bolt gap for installation. See Figure. Compress spring using Spring Compressor (J-33432-A) and Adapter (J-33432-88). See Fig 1. Disconnect shock absorbers and stabilizer bar links from lower control arms. Remove cotter pins and nuts from lower ball joint studs.
- Separate lower ball joints from steering knuckles using Ball Joint Separator (J-42188). Support lower control arm with jackstand. Mark lower control arm adjustment cam for installation. Remove lower control arm cam bolts. Remove lower control arm. Remove spring retainers. Release and remove spring compressor.
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