Cutlass L4-138 2.3L VIN A FI HP (1990)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Fig. 3 Removing Transverse Spring Assembly
Do not use corrosive cleaning agents, engine degreaser or solvents on or near the fiberglass leaf spring.
1.
Raise and support vehicle.
2.
Remove three jack pad attaching bolts and the pad.
3.
Remove left and right spring retention plate attaching bolts.
4.
Remove right side trailing link to knuckle attaching nut and bolt.
5.
Disconnect anti-lock brake system electrical harness connector, if equipped.
6.
Assemble rear spring leaf spring compressor tool No. J-35778 or equivalent to transverse spring.
7.
Loosen tool handle to base of tool shank.
8.
Hang center shank of tool at spring center. It is not necessary to separate tool body and shank. Attach from front side of vehicle only.
9.
Attach tool body to spring. Always center spring on roller of tool.
10.
Fully compress spring, then slide spring to left side. It may be necessary to pry the spring, using a screwdriver/pry bar, to the opposite side, using
the wheel for leverage.
11.
Relax the spring until removal clearance is achieved, then remove spring, Fig. 3.
12.
Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Torque trailing link to knuckle attaching bolt to specifications.
b. Torque spring retention plate mounting bolts to specifications. Rear spring retention plates are designed with tabs on one end. Tabs must
be aligned with support assembly.
c. Torque jack pad mounting bolts to specifications.
