Vibe AWD L4-2.4L (2009)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Coil Spring Replacement
Coil Spring Replacement (All Wheel Drive and GT)
Special Tools
J-45400 - Strut Spring Compressor
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the spring and shock absorber assembly. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (All Wheel Drive and GT) (See: Suspension Strut /
Shock Absorber/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension Shock Absorber/Shock Absorber Replacement)Shock Absorber Replacement (Except All
Wheel Drive and GT) (See: Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension Shock Absorber/Shock Absorber
Replacement).
2. Use the J-45400 - Compressor , or equivalent, in order to compress the spring.
3. Use a wrench in order to hold the piston rod. Remove the upper nut.
4. Remove the shock absorber upper insulator retainer (9).
5. Remove the shock absorber upper insulator (8).
6. Remove the shock absorber upper mount (7).
7. Remove the shock absorber lower insulator (6).
8. Remove the spring upper insulator (2).
9. Use the J-45400 - Compressor , or equivalent, in order to decompress the spring (3).
10. Remove the spring.
11. Remove the jounce bumper (5).
12. Remove the shock absorber (4).
Installation Procedure
1. Install the jounce bumper to the shock absorber.