Monte Carlo V6-262 4.3L VIN Z TBI (1985)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Front Coil Spring
Fig. 8 Coil spring removal (Typical)
EXC. CAMARO
1.
Disconnect shock absorber from lower mounting, push shock absorber through hole in lower control arm and compress into spring.
2.
Support vehicle by frame so control arms hang free.
3.
Install a safety chain through spring and lower control arm.
4.
Install tool J-23028 onto a suitable jack and position jack so control arm is supported by bushings seated in grooves of tool, Fig. 8.
5.
Remove stabilizer to lower control arm attachment.
6.
Raise jack to relieve tension on control arm bolts and remove bolts.
7.
Lower jack until tension is removed from spring, remove chain and spring from vehicle.
8.
Reverse procedure to install, installing front pivot bolt first. To ensure adequate suspension clearance, install front pivot bolt from front, with
nut toward rear of vehicle. Rear bolt can be installed from either direction.
9.
Torque pivot bolts to specifications:
1982---Corvette front.................................................................................................................................................................................................70 ft. lbs.
1982---Corvette rear...................................................................................................................................................................................................95 ft. lbs.
1982---83 Malibu.......................................................................................................................................................................................................65 ft. lbs.
1982---88 Chevrolet...................................................................................................................................................................................................90 ft. lbs.
1982---88 Monte Carlo..............................................................................................................................................................................................65 ft. lbs.
