G 1500 1/2 Ton Van V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
On-Vehicle Service Coil Spring
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Tool Required:
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J 23028-01 Coil Spring Remover and Installer
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Or Equivalent
Remove or Disconnect
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist so that the control arms hang free and support the vehicle with safety stands.
2. The tire and wheel.
3. The shock absorber. Refer to "Shock Absorber."
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Cradle the lower control arm using J 23028-01 secured to the end of a suitable jack.
4. The stabilizer shaft from the lower control arm. Refer to "Stabilizer Shaft."
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Raise the jack to remove tension on the lower control arm pivot bolts.
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Secure the spring with a chain through the spring and the control arm.
5. Lower the control arm pivot bolts and nuts.
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Take the rear pivot bolts out first, then the front bolts.
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Lower the control arm by lowering the jack.
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When compression is removed from the coil spring, take the chain away.
Important:: Do not force the lower control arm and ball joint in order to remove the coil spring.
6. The coil spring and the insulator.
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Position the coil spring properly for easy removal.
