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FAQ for Coil Springs Repair

Q: How to install the Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly?

First, you need to install the shock module to the shock tower and lower control arm and install the shock module yoke to the lower control arm. Then, please lower the vehicle, and install the shock module upper retaining nuts. Finally, you should raise the vehicle, install the tire and wheel and remove the support and lower the vehicle.

By Bob

GM Specialist

01/11/2022

Q: How to install the Coil Spring?

First, you need to install the rear coil springs and raise the rear axle. Then, please install the shock absorber lower mounting bolts. Finally, you should remove the rear axle support and lower the vehicle.

By Bob

GM Specialist

01/11/2022

Q: How to remove the Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly?

First, you need to remove the shock module upper retaining nuts. Then, please raise and support the vehicle, and remove the tire and wheel. Finally, you should remove the shock module yoke from the lower control arm and remove the shock module from the shock tower and lower control arm.

By Bob

GM Specialist

01/11/2022

Q: What kind of special tool is needed when replacing the Shock, Shock Component, and/or Spring?

You need to use the J 45400 Strut Spring Compressor.

By Bob

GM Specialist

01/11/2022

Q: How to remove the Shock, Shock Component, and/or Spring?

First, you need to remove the tire and wheel, remove the shock absorber to the shock absorber yoke bolt, and remove the shock absorber assembly from the vehicle. Then, please install pieces of heater hose to the front spring, install the shock absorber assembly into the J 45400, and turn the spring compressor adjusting screw until the front spring is compressed. Finally, you should remove the shock absorber nut and suspension washer, remove the shock absorber from the front spring, loosen the spring compressor until the front spring insulator can be removed, remove the front spring insulator and the front spring from the J 45400, and remove the front shock absorber retainer, front shock absorber boot and the front shock absorber upper bumper from the front shock absorber.

By Bob

GM Specialist

01/11/2022

Q: How to remove the Coil Spring?

First, you need to raise and support the vehicle. Then, please install the rear axle support and remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolts. Finally, you should lower the rear axle and remove the rear coil springs.

By Bob

GM Specialist

01/11/2022

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Q: What kind of special tool is needed when replacing the Parking Brake Cable?

You need to use the J 37043 Parking Brake Cable Release Tool.

Q: How to remove the Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose (4.2L)?

First, you need to raise and support the vehicle, remove the engine protection shield, install the drain pan under the vehicle, remove the Power Steering Hose assembly to the power steering gear retaining bolt, disconnect the power steering hose assembly from the power steering gear, disconnect the power steering return hose and power steering cooler hose from the power steering cooler, disconnect the power steering pressure hose and power steering cooler hose from the power steering pump. Then, please lower the vehicle, remove the power steering hose assembly to the front crossmember bracket mounting bolt, remove the battery tray and the fuse block cover, remove the upper fuse block assembly from the lower fuse block and set the upper fuse block on the engine, remove the power steering hose assembly bracket retaining bolt at the wheel well, remove the power steering hose assembly bracket from the wheel well, remove the power steering hose assembly to frame brackets retaining bolts, remove the power steering hose assembly from the vehicle. You also need to disconnect the negative battery cable from the fender and fuse block, disconnect the positive battery cable from the fuse block, disconnect the wiring harness connector from the fuse block and remove it from the bracket, disconnect the fuse block wiring harnesses from the wiring loops, disconnect the wiring harness clips from the fender, disconnect the upper fuse block locking tabs to lower fuse block. Finally, you should raise and support the vehicle, install the seal extraction end of the J 44586 to the power steering gear oil seal, extract the power steering gear oil seal from the power steering gear, note the location of the hoses, remove the 3 retaining clamps, and the damaged power steering hose.

Q: How to remove the Steering Knuckle (4WD)?

First, you need to remove the tire and wheel center cap, and the drive axle nut, and raise and support the vehicle. Then, please remove the tire and wheel, the wheel hub and bearing, disconnect the outer tie rod from the Steering Knuckle, and remove the brake hose bracket from the steering knuckle. Finally, you should remove and discard the upper control arm to the steering knuckle pinch bolt and nut, disconnect the upper control arm from the steering knuckle, remove and discard the lower ball joint retaining nut, remove the steering knuckle from the lower control arm, and remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle.

2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer Coil Springs

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FAQ for Coil Springs Repair