Malibu L4-2.4L (2010)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Rear Suspension Coil Spring
Coil Spring Replacement
Coil Spring Replacement
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 rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair).
3. Using a suitable jack stand, support the knuckle.
4. Remove the lower control arm to knuckle bolt and nut. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement (See: Control Arm/Service and
Repair/Rear Suspension/Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement).
Warning
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.
5. Using a adjustable jack stand, slowly lower control arm downward.
6. Remove the coil spring (1) from the lower control arm.
7. If needed, remove the rear spring upper insulator (2) or the lower spring insulator (3).
Installation Procedure
1. If needed, replace the upper (2) or the lower (3) spring insulator.
