Cherokee 2WD L6-4.0L VIN S (1998)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Coil Springs
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Position a hydraulic jack under the axle to support it.
2. Remove the wheel if necessary.
3. Mark and disconnect the front propeller shaft from the axle.
4. Disconnect the lower suspension arms from the axle.
5. Disconnect the stabilizer bar link and shock absorber from the axle.
6. Disconnect the track bar from the body rail bracket.
7. Disconnect the drag link from the pitman arm.
8. Lower the axle until the spring is free from the upper mount. Remove the coil spring clip and remove the spring.
9. Pull jounce bumper out of mount.
INSTALLATION
1. Install jounce bumper into mount.
2. Position the coil spring on the axle pad. Install the spring clip and bolt. Tighten bolt to 21 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).
3. Raise the axle into position until the spring seats in the upper mount.
4. Connect the stabilizer bar links and shock absorbers to the axle bracket. Connect the track bar to the body rail bracket.
5. Install the lower suspension arms to the axle. DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME.
6. Install the front propeller shaft to the axle.
7. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
8. Tighten lower suspension arms nuts to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).
