B4000 SE Cab Plus 4WD V6-4.0L OHV (1997)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Coil Spring
REMOVAL
1. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it on safety stands.
2. Remove the front wheels.
3. Position a jack under the spring. Raise the jack and compress the spring.
4. Remove the lower shock absorber nut.
5. Remove in the order shown in the illustration, referring to the following:
Coil Spring (2)
CAUTION:
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The lower arm or axle casing must be supported on a jack throughout the spring removal and installation procedure.
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The lower arm or axle casing must not be permitted to hang by the brake hose. If the length of the brake hose is not sufficient to provide
adequate clearance for the removal and installation of the spring, the caliper must be removed from the spindle. Strut Spring Compressor
T81P-5310-A, or equivalent may be used to compress the spring sufficiently, so the caliper does not have to be removed. After removal, the
caliper must be placed on the frame or otherwise supported to prevent suspending the caliper from the brake hose. These precautions are
absolutely necessary to prevent serious damage to the tube portion of the caliper hose assembly.
1. Slowly lower the lower arm or axle casing until all spring tension is released.
2. Remove the spring by rotating the upper coil out of the upper spring seat tabs.
NOTE: When removing the coil spring either remove the caliper or use Strut Spring Compressor T81P-5310-A, or equivalent.
3. If required, remove the stud from the lower arm or axle casing.
