REMOVAL

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies.
3. Position a hydraulic jack under the axle to support it.
4. Remove the front shocks at the lower mountings, (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/FRONT/SHOCK - REMOVAL).
5. Remove lower suspension arms mounting nuts and bolts from the frame, (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/FRONT/LOWER CONTROL ARM - REMOVAL).
6. Remove the track bar from the axle bracket, (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/FRONT/TRACK BAR - REMOVAL).
7. Remove the right side of the drag link from the right side knuckle, (Refer to 19 - STEERING/LINKAGE/DRAG LINK - REMOVAL).
8. Lower the axle until the spring is free from the upper mount.

NOTE: Rotation of the spring and prying down slightly on the axle will aid in removal.

9. Remove the upper spring isolator. (if needed)
10. Pull jounce bumper out of mount. (if needed)