Coil Spring Replacement All Wheel Drive: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the coil spring. Refer to Figure.
- Install the spring jounce bumper to the spring.
- Index and install the spring insulator to the spring (2). Refer to Figure.
- Index and install the spring assembly to the control arms (1).
- Use the utility stand in order to raise the lower control arm.
- Install the lower ball joint to the knuckle.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE
- Install the lower ball joint nut. Tighten the lower ball joint nut to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
- Install the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT .
- Install the speed sensor connector mounting bracket.
- Connect the speed sensor harness to the control arm.
- Connect the speed sensor harnesses.
- Connect the shock absorber to the lower control arm. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT ALL WHEEL DRIVE .
- Connect the height sensor link to the lower control arm as necessary.
- Install the brake caliper. Refer to REAR BRAKE CALIPER .
- Install the rear wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in TIRES AND WHEELS .
- Inspect and adjust the rear camber and toe angles as necessary. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
- Lower the vehicle.