Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Support the rear axle with a tall jack stand near the shock absorber.
- If the springs are being removed to service other components and the spring tags are missing, mark the position of the rear spring to ensure proper installation.
- Remove the lower shock absorber bolts. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
- Using the tall jack stands, slowly lower the rear axle in order to remove tension from the rear springs.
- Remove the spring (1).
- Remove the upper spring seat/jounce bumper (1) from the spring, while leaving the lower spring seat on the axle.