Removal & Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Firebird and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Support the rear axle (2) with an adjustable jack stand. See Fig 1. Remove the shock absorber to rear axle nut. DO NOT suspend rear axle by brake hoses. Damage to hoses could result. Slowly lower the rear axle (2). Remove the rear coil spring (1). See Fig 1. Install the rear spring (1) to the rear axle (2). Raise the rear axle (2). Install the shock absorber to rear axle nut. Tighten the shock absorber to rear axle nut to 90 N.m (66 lb ft). Remove the rear axle support. Lower the vehicle.