Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Measuring The Spring Stud Height

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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Measure the transverse spring stud height (1).

Fig 2: J 33432-A & Spring

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IMPORTANT: During this procedure, use care not to scratch rear transverse spring.

Install J 33432-A to the rear transverse spring and compress the spring.

Fig 3: Transverse Spring, Nuts & Bolts

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Remove the retainers, nuts, insulators and spring bolts (2) from the lower control arm.