Rear Coil Spring Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Rear Coil Spring

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (V-Series) and Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Base) Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (October 4th 2015 and Earlier) and Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (October 5th 2015 and Later) Remove the lower control arm. Refer to
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.