Grand Prix V6-191 3.1L (1989)
Special Tools
The following rear suspension procedures should be used when servicing components that require the removal or installation of the rear suspension
auxiliary spring. The rear suspension auxiliary spring, and special tool required to service it, have been redesigned. This update applies to the following
Service Manuals and pages:
Year
Mode 1
Pages
1988
Pontiac Grand Prix
3D-3, 3D-8 and 3D-10
1989
Pontiac Grand Prix
Delete all reference
to auxiliary spring
AUXILIARY SPRING
Procedure:
Figures 1, 1A, 2 AND 2A
Tool Required:
J 37956 Auxiliary Spring Compressor
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1.
Raise vehicle, refer to General Information (SECTION 0A).
2.
Tires and wheels, refer to Tires and Wheels (Section 3E).
3.
Leaf spring rear retention plate bolt.
4.
Leaf spring front retention plate bolt just enough to rotate plate clear of rod.
5.
Install J 37956 making certain pin in stationary end of clamp is inserted in hole of upper auxiliary spring bracket.
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Remove plug from upper bracket.
6.
Seat rod in tool channel and hand tighten.
7.
Rod to knuckle bolt.
8.
Loosen J 37956 forcing screw to allow spring to expand.
IMPORTANT:
When removing auxiliary spring, make sure that rod/bushing clears the transverse spring and boss on knuckle.
9.
Auxiliary spring and J 37956.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1.
Auxiliary spring and J 37956.
2.
Compress auxiliary spring using J 37956 enough to install rod to knuckle bolt.
IMPORTANT:
Make certain pin in stationary end of clamp is inserted in hole of upper auxiliary spring bracket and rod is seated in tool