OEM 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Coil Springs

2002 Chevrolet Camaro Coil Springs Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the front coil springs on 2002 Chevrolet Camaro?

  A: Upgrading front Coil Springs starts with having the following tools on hand: liquidtool offers essential tooling for spring replacements including strut spring compressor (J 34013-B), shock compressor adapter (J 34013-114), strut compressor adapter (J 34013-88), ball joint and tie rod end separator (J 39549), shock nut removal tool set (J 39642), and modular shock alignment rod (J 34013-115). Strut spring compressor (J 34013-B), shock compressor adapter (J 34013-114), strut compressor adapter (J 34013-88), ball joint and tie rod end separator (J 39549), shock nut removal tool set (J 39642), and modular shock alignment rod (J 34013-115). When working with Coil Springs you need to treat them gently to avoid damaging their protective layer. Start by removing the Brake Master Cylinder nuts so you can move the Brake Master Cylinder softly to the side. To start the procedure you must first remove the shock absorber upper mounting bolts while raising the vehicle and then removing the tire and wheel before support. Start by disengaging the stabilizer shaft link while removing both shock absorber lower bolts and nuts. You need to discard the lower Control Arm cotter pin and then take out the lower Control Arm nut. Use Ball Joint and tie rod end separator tool (J 39549) to disconnect the lower Ball Joint from steering knuckle before you can remove lower Control Arm and Ball Joint. Record the lower mount's position in relation to the upper mount prior to taking the shock absorber and coil spring off. Take out the shock absorber together with the coil spring from the vehicle. Apply the strut compressor adapter (J 34013-88) to the strut spring compressor (J 34013-B) through its specified holes while using the shock compressor adapter (J 34013-114) on the strut spring compressor (J 34013-B) through its specified holes. Placing tools correctly before attaching the shock absorber and coil spring to adapter mounts. Before removing the shock absorber nut, compress the coil spring to 13 mm (0.50 inch) through utilization of shock nut removal tool set (J 39642). The shock absorber maintenance requires the user to release coil spring tension before removing the coil spring from the absorber. After installing the coil spring to the shock absorber users need to position the coil spring seats before putting the shock absorber into the strut spring compressor (J 34013-B). Raise the shock absorber rod while the coil spring stays uncompressed before pressing the coil spring until the rod goes through its mount. Maintain a fresh shock absorber nut during installation before tightening it by holding the shock absorber in place and removing the assembly from the compressor. Place the shock absorber along with the coil spring onto the lower Control Arm before securing its lower bolts then tightening them properly. Apply the lower Ball Joint to the steering knuckle, follow by installing its nut while adding a new cotter pin. Install the stabilizer shaft link, tire, and wheel then lower the vehicle before tightening the shock absorber upper mounting bolts and nuts to the recommended torque. When servicing the driver side position the Brake Master Cylinder before attaching its nuts which need tightening at specified torque values.