Loosen the wheel lug nuts, raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Block the front wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Remove the wheel. Unclip the brake line from the body and
Trailing Arm mounting brackets. On models with rear disc brakes, remove the caliper and set it aside. Support the trailing arm with a floor jack. On models with rear drum brakes, it may be necessary to disconnect the brake line from the wheel cylinder and move the brake line and bracket out of the way. If equipped, remove the ABS wheel speed sensor and unbolt the harness bracket from the trailing arm. Remove the upper suspension arm. Loosen the lower arm inner bolt. Detach the lower end of the
Shock Absorber from the trailing arm. Mark the position of the spring to the spring insulator. Slowly lower the floor jack, pull the trailing arm down and remove the coil spring. Check the spring for cracks and chips, replacing the springs as a set if any defects are found. Also check the upper insulator for damage and deterioration, replacing it if necessary. Installation is the reverse of removal. Be sure to position the lower end of the coil spring in the depressed area of the trailing arm. Tighten all fasteners to the proper torque specifications.