Milan FWD L4-2.3L VIN Z (2007)
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in
major service expense. new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement
part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of
these parts.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. CAUTION: Do not fully tighten the cam adjuster nut until the rear alignment has been checked and, if necessary, adjusted.
Index-mark the cam bolt and cam adjuster and then loosen the cam adjuster nut.
3. Remove the stabilizer bar link lower bolt.
4. Using a suitable jack, support the lower arm.
5. WARNING: The spring is under extreme compression, care must be taken at all times. Failure to follow this instruction may result in
personal injury.
Remove the lower arm outboard bolt.
6. Lower the lower arm and remove the spring.
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Inspect the spring upper and lower seats, install new seats as necessary.
Installation
1. Position the spring upper seat onto the spring with the end of the spring 0-10 mm (0-0.39 inch) from the step on the seat.
2. If removed, position the spring lower seat into the lower arm aligning the recess in the seat with the projection on the lower arm.
3. Position the spring onto the lower arm with the end of the spring 0-10 mm (0-0.39 inch) from the step on the spring seat.
