OEM 2005 Chevrolet SSR Coil Springs

2005 Chevrolet SSR Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair a front coil springs and shock absorber on 2005 Chevrolet SSR?

  A: After raising and supporting the vehicle move forward by removing the tire and wheel before starting the shock absorber servicing operations. The first step includes disconnecting the shock module from the vehicle then disconnecting the shock module yoke to shock absorber pinch bolt and nut. A flat-bladed tool should be used to open the shock module yoke at the pinch bolt before removing it from the shock absorber. Fit heater hose pieces to the shock module spring which interacts with the strut spring compressor (J 45400) at its lower section before inserting the shock module into the compressor device. Verify that the springcompression occurs during shock absorber free movement by rotating the spring compressor forcing screw until the coil becomes compressed. First uninstall the upper retaining nut on the shock absorber and remove it from the shock module. Proceed by opening the strut spring compressor (J 45400) forcing screw so that the upper mounting plate and coil spring can be removed. Place the coil spring together with the upper mounting plate onto the strut spring compressor (J 45400) before another coil spring compression operation. The shock absorber should be installed onto the shock module followed by tightening the shock absorber retaining nut to 45 nm (33 ft. Lbs.). After removing the shock module from the strut spring compressor (J 45400) use the compressor to detach heater hose pieces from the shock module spring. Finally tighten the shock absorber pinch bolt and nut to 70 nm torque value (52 ft. Lbs. Measurement). The shock module should be fitted back to the vehicle followed by reinstalling the tire and wheel before lowering the vehicle.