I did this job yesterday.
I tried to add comments to Wayne's write-up (no go)
Anyway...
To make the removal and installation easier note that the socket-ends of the spring have a band-spring detents.
Each detent can be pushed/slid two an open condition, making easy work of getting the socket-end on or off of the ball mount.
Showing pushed to an open position... (band not aligned in recess)
This 'trick' should save a lot of swearing and tool throwing and pry-marks.