Coil Spring Replacement: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fully seat the top and bottom coil spring insulators to the spring.

Fig 1: Seating Coil Spring Insulator To Coil Spring
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NOTE:
- Spray silicon lubricant on the insulators to aid in installation.
- Ensure that part number identification tape located on the coil spring is oriented inboard of the vehicle and at the top of the spring.
Position the spring with the rubber insulators into the vehicle.
Use a screw-type jackstand to compress the spring.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the knuckle to the lower control arm. Tighten the lower control arm to knuckle bolt to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
Tighten the lower control arm to support nut and bolt. Tighten the bolt to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
Install the shock to the lower control arm. Tighten the lower shock bolt to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
Remove the jackstand.
NOTE: Hold the link with a wrench during nut installation. See Figure.
Install the stabilizer link to the lower control arm. Tighten the nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
Push the trailing arm upward to align the front bracket to body bolt.
Use a drift to aid in bracket alignment and install the remaining bolts. Tighten the bracket to body bolts to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
Install the tire and wheel.
Lower the vehicle.
Check the rear alignment.
- For 2003 models, refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
- For 2004 models, refer to SPECIFICATIONS .