Rear Coil Spring Replacement

Fig 1: Rear Coil Spring

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (with F55) Lower Control Arm Replacement (without F55) .
1	Rear Coil Spring Lower Insulator Procedure When installing the lower insulator on the coil spring, ensure that the insulator stop is against the last coil on the spring. NOTE: The spring tag should be on the top side of coil spring, toward the upper insulator for correct installation of the coil spring and insulators.
2	Rear Coil Spring Procedure When installing the coil spring, ensure that the coil spring is properly seated in both insulators.
3	Rear Coil Spring Upper Insulator Procedure When installing the upper insulator on the coil spring, ensure that the insulator stop is against the last coil on the spring.