CTS RWD V6-3.6L (2008)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Front Suspension Coil Spring
Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly Replacement
Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly Replacement
Tools Required
J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller
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 tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair) .
Important: Step 3 is for rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles drive only.
3. Remove the lower mounting bolts for the shock absorber.
Important: Step 4 is for vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (AWD) only.
4. Remove the front shock yoke. Refer to Front Shock Absorber Yoke Replacement (See: Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber/Service and
Repair/Front Suspension Shock Absorber/Front Shock Absorber Yoke Replacement) .
Notice: The ball stud must not rotate during disassembly or reassembly. Hand tools must be used to keep the ball stud from rotating. If air tools
are used and the stud is allowed to rotate, damage to the ball stud and/or stud mounting hole may occur.
Important: Hold the upper control arm to the steering knuckle when removing the retaining nut.
