Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the rear tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

Fig 1: Identifying Coil Spring

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Use a OTC 204-167 compressor and OTC 204-167-01 adapter shoes or equivalent on vehicle spring compressor to compress the coil spring.
Using a suitable jack stand, support the lower control arm.

Fig 2: Identifying Lower Control Arm To Knuckle Bolt And Nut

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Remove the lower control arm to knuckle bolt, nut, and inboard fastener to the support.
CAUTION: To prevent personal injury and/or component damage, use the proper tools to support the lower control arm when removing the coil spring. The coil spring is under extreme pressure and can become a projectile should the spring separate from the lower control arm before all of the tension is relieved.
Use the jackstand in order to lower the lower control arm with the coil spring attached.
Remove the coil spring from the lower control arm.
Inspect the coil spring insulators for damage and replace as necessary.