Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 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 in General Information.
- Remove the rear tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- 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.
- Remove the lower control arm to knuckle bolt and nut.
- 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.
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.