Coil Spring

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1997–89 MPV

FRONT

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.
3. Compress the coil spring and remove the piston rod nut.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Upper strut mount
   • Spring upper seat
   • Coil spring

   To install:

5. Install or connect the following:
   • Coil spring
   • Spring upper seat
   • Upper strut mount. Tighten the piston rod nut to 48–59 ft. lbs. (64–80 Nm).
6. Remove the spring compressor and install the strut assembly to the vehicle.
7. Check the wheel alignment and adjust as necessary.

REAR

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Support the vehicle at the frame and support the axle with a jack.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Rear wheels
   • Height sensor link
   • Stabilizer bar
   • Parking brake cable bracket
   • Shock absorber
4. Lower the rear axle and remove the coil springs.

   To install:

5. Place the coil springs on the spring seats and raise the axle into position.
6. Install or connect the following:
   • Shock absorber. Tighten the fasteners to 56–75 ft. lbs. (76–102 Nm).
   • Parking brake cable bracket. Tighten the bolt to 14–18 ft. lbs. (19–25 Nm).
   • Stabilizer bar. Tighten the fasteners to 14–18 ft. lbs. (19–25 Nm).
   • Height sensor link. Tighten the nut to 70–104 inch lbs. (8–12 Nm).
   • Rear wheels

2000–01 MPV

FRONT

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.
3. Compress the coil spring and remove the piston rod nut.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Upper strut mount
   • Strut mount bearing
   • Spring upper seat
   • Coil spring

   To install:

5. Install or connect the following:
   • Coil spring
   • Spring upper seat
   • Strut mount bearing
   • Upper strut mount. Tighten the piston rod nut to 66–94 ft. lbs. (90–127 Nm).
6. Remove the spring compressor and install the strut assembly to the vehicle.
7. Check the wheel alignment and adjust as necessary.

REAR

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Support the vehicle at the frame and support the axle with a jack.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Rear wheels
   • Lateral rod
   • Shock absorber
4. Lower the rear axle and remove the coil springs.

   To install:

5. Place the coil springs on the spring seats and raise the axle into position.
6. Install or connect the following:
   • Shock absorber. Tighten the upper nut to 56–76 ft. lbs. (76–102 Nm) and the lower bolt to 71–94 ft. lbs. (97–127 Nm).
   • Lateral rod. Tighten the fastener to 76–101 ft. lbs. (102–137 Nm).
   • Rear wheels