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Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber > < Ride Height Sensor, Suspension Control|Locations|Page 3550
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Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair

Fig. 1 Coil spring installation. Riviera

1982---85 RIVIERA

1.

Raise and support rear of vehicle.

2.

Using a suitable jack support lower control arm.

3.

Disconnect automatic level control air hose from shock absorber. If removing spring from lefthand side of vehicle, disconnect level control link
from control arm.

4.

Disconnect shock absorber from upper mounting.

5.

Lower the control arm until all spring tension is relieved, then remove spring.

6.

Reverse procedure to install. Locate spring as shown in Fig. 1.

Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber > < Ride Height Sensor, Suspension Control|Locations|Page 3550