Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 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 assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Using a suitable jack stand, support the knuckle.
- Remove the lower control arm to knuckle bolt and nut. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement .
- Using a adjustable jack stand, slowly lower control arm downward.
- Remove the coil spring (1) from the lower control arm.
- If needed, remove the rear spring upper insulator (2) or the lower spring insulator (3).
WARNING:
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.