DeVille V8-4.6L VIN Y (1998)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Rear Suspension
With B9Q/V4U (Hearse/Coach)
REMOVAL
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire.
3. Support the outboard end of the lower control arm with a suitable jack to securely hold the control arm in position.
4. Remove the stabilizer link lower attachment.
5. Remove the shock absorber lower attachment.
6. Disconnect the height sensor link attachment from the lower control arm.
7. Separate the ball joint from the control arm.
8. Slowly lower the control arm down with jack until spring pressure is released.
9. Pull the lower control arm downward to remove the spring.
10. Remove the lower control arm inboard nuts and bolts.
11. Remove the lower control arm.