OEM 2010 Chevrolet Aveo Coil Springs

2010 Chevrolet Aveo Coil Springs Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair Front Suspension Coil Springs on 2010 Chevrolet Aveo?

  A: To change and repair the coil spring in the front suspension, start with disassembly of the strut assembly. Apply paint to indicate the location of the spring with regard to the strut assembly-to-knuckle bracket. Mount the strut assembly onto the j-45400 - strut spring compressor and have the hooks well seated in the spring, compress spring using the same tool. See to it that you do not let the absorber rod rotate when undertaking the process of disassembling or assembling. Use hand tool to avoid rotation since air tools can be damaging. Remove the piston rod nut with the j-44626 - oxygen sensor 22 mm socket while holding the threaded piston rod with a wrench. Wiggle and pull the strut mount upward to release the manifold nut from the strut extension; it should start coming off. Pull the strut mount upwards until the coil spring is fully compressed; then proceed to pull the lower strutorarily down and remove the strut mount from the extension. For assembly, insert the spring in the j-45400- compressor ensuring that it is in the proper hook seating, and again compress the spring. Place the spring on the spring seat, line the match marks and mount the spring onto the strut. Next, install the storage stop, strut cartridge upper cover, spring upper seat, strut mount bearing, and strut mount. Scarce the threaded piston rod with a wrench and install the piston rod nut with the j-44626 - socket while tightening to 60 nm (44 lb ft). Take off the strut assembly from the j-45400 - compressor and mount it onto the car.