Enclave AWD V6-3.6L (2009)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Rear Suspension Coil Spring
Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Wheels and Tires/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair).
3. Position an adjustable jack stand under the lower control arm.
4. Remove the lower stabilizer shaft link bushing and nut. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (See: Stabilizer Bar/Stabilizer Link/Service
and Repair/Rear Suspension).
5. Remove the lower shock absorber bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (See: Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber/Service and Repair/Rear
Suspension Shock Absorber/Shock Absorber Replacement).
6. Remove the lower bolts from the knuckle. Refer to Knuckle Replacement (See: Rear Knuckle/Service and Repair).
7. Using the adjustable jack stand, slowly lower the vehicle until the rear spring (1), insulator (4), jounce bumper (2), and the spring seat (3) can be
removed.
Installation Procedure