Sprinter 3500 V6-3.0L DSL Turbo (2008)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Front Spring - Installation
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Hand tighten all bolts until vehicle is on the ground, Failure to do so may cause the bushings to become distorted.
NOTE: The upper spring blocks and lower spring blocks are different, Make sure not to mix the blocks per sides. The blocks are different in
sizes to accommodate the weight of the vehicle and driver in order for the vehicle to sit level.
1. Install the rubber spring block on the right side lower control arm.
2. Install and center the transverse leaf spring (1) from the left side of the vehicle to the right side make sure not to unseat the rubber block in the
control arm.
3. Tighten the right side upper spring stop plate bolts (2) See torque specification chart.
4. Install the right side lower spring clamp plate See torque specification chart See: Front/Lower Spring Clamp Plates/Installation.
NOTE: To avoid damaging the transverse leaf spring, cushion the pad on the jack accordingly.
5. Install a jack stand on the outer edge of the spring to apply spring pressure in order to install the left side lower spring clamp plate.
6. Install the left side lower spring clamp plate (2) See torque specification chart See: Front/Lower Spring Clamp Plates/Installation.
7. Loosen the jack stand to remove the spring pressure.
8. Install the left side lower control arm (3) See torque specification chart See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Front Lower Control Arm -
Installation.