Majestic L6-4.0L (1990)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Coil Spring, Rear
-
Remove the rear road wheel.
-
Remove the rear caliper lower securing bolt and pivot the caliper upwards for access to the brake pads.
-
Remove the outer pad, carefully displace the lock wire securing the pad carrier bolt.
-
Remove the remaining caliper bolt, reposition and secure the caliper assembly to one side
-
Taking all necessary safety precautions remove the brake dust from around the caliper area.
-
Remove the shock absorber lower securing nut and bolt (1).
-
Remove the shock absorber to body securing bolts (1) front inner first.
-
Remove the shock absorber from the vehicle (2).
-
Using the rear road spring compressor Service tool JD 125, compress the spring sufficiently to enable the cotters to be removed.
-
Remove the cotters and release the tension on the spring.
-
Remove the lower collar and plastic spring seat.
-
Remove the spring and upper plastic spring seat.
-
Using new plastic spring seats reverse the removal procedure to refit the replacement spring to the shock absorber.
Note: prior to releasing the tension on the spring ensure that the cotters are fully seated.
-
Align the caliper with the top bolt hole and secure with the bolt.
-
Fit the outer pad, reposition the lock wire, swing the caliper down over the pads and align the lower bolt hole.
-
Fit and tighten the securing bolt.
-
Tighten the upper securing bolt.
-
Refit the rear road wheel.
SERVICE TOOLS