Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the spring and shock absorber assembly. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (FWD) or Shock Absorber Replacement (AWD) .
- Use the J 45400 , or equivalent, in order to compress the spring.
- Use a wrench in order to hold the piston rod.
Remove the upper nut.
- Remove the shock absorber upper insulator retainer (9).
- Remove the shock absorber upper insulator (8).
- Remove the shock absorber upper mount (7).
- Remove the shock absorber lower insulator (6).
- Remove the spring upper insulator (2).
- Remove the spring compressor.
- Remove the spring (3).
- Remove the jounce bumper (5).
- Remove the shock absorber (4).