Q: How to Ensure Proper Installation of Coil Springs on Chevrolet Colorado?
A: When replacing front Coil Springs start by removing the Shock Absorber/spring assembly while recording the spring mounting plate position versus its spring orientation before untethering the spring from the compressor. Separate the spring from the mounting plate before dissociating them from the spring compressor. When installing the components assemble the mounting plate to the spring while maintaining correct orientation before you align the center lines of the upper mounting studs with the lower shock mount. Insert the mounting plate with its spring onto the spring compressor before installing the Shock Absorber plus spring assembly. Finally, lower the vehicle.
Q: How to Replace Coil Springs on Chevrolet Malibu?
A: A vehicle support system should be used to lift the vehicle before coil spring replacement tasks. First remove the rear wheel along with the tire. An otc 204-167 compressor along with otc 204-167-01 adapter shoes or an equivalent spring compressor tool must be used to flatten the coil spring. Set a suitable jack stand beneath the lower Control Arm for support. Start by removing the lower Control Arm to knuckle bolt and nut and inboard fastener to the support while using proper tools to avoid injury and component damage because extreme pressure on the coil spring presents a projectile risk. Use a jack stand to lower the Control Arm that carries the coil spring until you put on the coil spring and remove it from the Control Arm. The coil spring insulators should be inspected for damage and need replacement when necessary. Using the jack stand lift the lower Control Arm until it reaches the correct position so you can install the new spring. Secure the lower Control Arm to the knuckle using bolt and nut and inboard fastener while tightening bolt and nut to a torque of 60 n.m (44 lb ft) with a supplemental space of 60 degrees. Begin by taking the otc 204-167 or equivalent spring compressor and the jack stand out of the way. Reinstall the rear tire as well as the wheel. Finally lower the vehicle.
Q: How to replace the rear coil springs on Chevrolet Tahoe?
A: Raise and secure the vehicle and after that, support the rear axle. If your car if fitted with a rtd sensor, disconnect it from the system. Take off the nuts and bolt from the lower shock absorber attached to the back axle. After the back axle is lowered to release all the tension, take off the spring and the upper and lower insulators. To begin, slide the spring into place and set up the insulators and then fasten the rear spring to the rear axle. After this, lift the rear axle. Bolt the nuts from the lower shock absorber to the car's rear axle. Connect the rtd sensor if you have it, next remove the rear axle support and lower the vehicle.