Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Safari and 2002 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Use care when handling the coil springs in order to avoid chipping or scratching the coating. Damage to the coating will result in premature failure of the coil springs.
- Raise the vehicle. The lower control arms must hang free.
- Remove the shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (RWD) or Shock Absorber Replacement (AWD)
.CAUTION: Tool J 23028-01 should be secured to a suitable jack or personal injury could result.
- Secure the J 23028-01 to a suitable jack. Position the J 23028-01 so the tool cradles the inner bushings.
- Remove the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (RWD) or Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (AWD) .
- Raise the jack, under the J 23028-01 in order to relieve tension from the lower control arm bolts.
- Remove the lower control arm bolts and the nuts. Remove the rear bolt and the rear nut first.
- Lower the lower control arm by lowering the jack slowly to relieve the tension of the coil spring.
Important: Do not apply force on the lower control arm or the lower ball joint in order to remove the coil spring. Proper maneuvering of the coil spring will allow for easy removal.
- After all compression is removed from the coil spring, remove the coil spring and coil spring insulators from the vehicle.