OEM 2006 Buick Rainier Coil Springs

2006 Buick Rainier Coil Springs Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair a coil springs and shock absorber on 2006 Buick Rainier?

  A: Start the shock absorber service by lifting the vehicle and keeping it supported before you take out the tire along with the wheel. After supporting the vehicle through lifting it properly you need to detach the shock module while also unscrewing the shock module yoke to shock absorber pinch bolt and nut. A flat-bladed tool enables you to open the shock module yoke at the pinch bolt before removing it from the shock absorber. Secure heater hose pieces along the shock module spring at the area where the strut spring compressor (J45400) touches the lower spring section and position the shock module within the strut spring compressor (J45400). Begin turning the forcing screw of the spring compressor and decrease the coil spring length so the shock absorber operates without hindrance. The shock absorber upper retaining nut should be removed before pulling the shock absorber from the shock module. Tap the compressor forcing screw to release its pressure so the upper mounting plate and coil spring become detachable from the strut spring compressor (J45400). First install the coil spring together with the upper mounting plate onto the strut spring compressor (J45400) before compressing the spring again. Next place the shock absorber onto the shock module before tightening the retaining nut to 45 nm (33 ft. Lbs.) torque. Gently remove the shock module from strut spring compressor (J45400) before removing heater hose parts connected to the shock module spring. Secure the shock module yoke to the shock absorber through the pinch bolt followed by the nut before tightening it to 70 nm (52 ft. Lbs.). Reinstall the shock module to the vehicle before your tire and wheel replacement and lower the vehicle.