G6 V6-3.9L VIN 1 (2006)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Rear Suspension
Coil Spring Replacement
Coil Spring Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel.
3. Use a OTC 204-167 compressor and OTC 204-167-01 adapter shoes or equivalent on vehicle spring compressor to compress the coil spring.
4. Using a suitable jack stand, support the lower control arm.
5. Remove the lower control arm to knuckle bolt, nut, and inboard fastener.
6. Caution: To prevent personal injury and/or component damage, use the proper tools to support the lower control arm when removing
the coil spring. The coil spring is under extreme pressure and can become a projectile should the spring separate from the lower control
arm before all of the tension is relieved.
Use the jackstand in order to lower the lower control arm with the coil spring attached.
7. Remove the coil spring from the lower control arm.
8. Inspect the coil spring insulators for damage and replace as necessary.
Installation Procedure
1. Position the spring on the lower control arm.
2. Use the jack stand to raise the lower control arm into position.
