Transverse Leaf Spring: Removal

Raise vehicle, position safety stands under chassis and remove both rear wheels. Disconnect brake line from flex line at unions. Disconnect parking brake cable. Place a jack under lower shock absorber mount. Disconnect lower shock absorber from mount on bearing carrier. From inside luggage compartment, remove plate covering spring mount on differential. Remove nuts and clamp plate from spring mount. Remove mounting studs from differential and pull spring out through side of fender well.