Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
4. Remove rear stabilizer bar link and bushing from vehicle.
5. Position jackstand under rear suspension arm and bushing. Lower hoist slightly to put suspension at normal position. Remove shock absorber.
CAUTION: Lower rear suspension arm and bushing must be supported before removal of upper or lower shock absorber attachments to prevent
injury or damage to attached components.
6. Install Rotunda Spring Cage 164-R3555 on rear spring.
7. Remove and discard upper ball joint nut. Separate upper ball joint from rear wheel spindle.
8. Slowly lower rear suspension arm and bushing until rear spring can be removed. Remove rear spring, lower rear spring insulator and upper rear
spring insulator.
INSTALLATION
1. Position rear spring insulator on rear suspension arm and bushing and press insulator downward into place. Verify rear spring insulator is properly
seated.
2. Position upper rear spring insulator on top of rear spring. Install rear spring on rear suspension arm and bushing, making sure rear spring is
properly seated.
