Coil Spring Insulators: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the jounce bumper by inserting the retainer into the body of the vehicle.
- Install the spring and the lower insulator. Ensure that the insulator is seated in the control arm. See Figure.
- Raise the lower control arm.
- Install the lower shock absorber retaining bolts. See Figure. Tighten the lower shock absorber retaining bolts to 18 Ft. Lbs. (24 N.m).
- Install the adjustment link to the lower control arm. See Figure.
- Install the adjustment link retaining nut. Tighten the nut to 22 Ft. Lbs. (30 N.m) plus an additional 180 degrees.
- Install the automatic level control air tube to the shock.
- Install the tire and the wheel.
- Lower the vehicle.