Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
Disassembly/Assembly
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the rear spring and shock absorber.
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE SPRING FROM THE STRUT WITHOUT FIRST COMPRESSING THE
SPRING WITH A TOOL DESIGNED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove strut rod nut by turning rod and holding nut. Nut must be turned and rod held stationary to avoid possible
fracture of rod at base of hex.
NOTE: Before compressing rear spring, mark location of rear spring to top mount using a grease pencil.
2. Place shock absorber and rear spring assembly in Rotunda Spring Compressor 164-R357 or equivalent.
3. Place 10 mm six point deep well socket on top of shock absorber shaft and hold while removing top shaft mounting nut with a Oxygen Sensor
Wrench T94P-9472-A and ratchet.
4. Loosen spring compressor tool, then remove top rear shock absorber bracket and rear spring.
ASSEMBLY
