Coil Spring Insulators Replacement - GMC chevrolet camaro 2000 Service Manual

3-56 Rear. Suspension
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. Suspension
Installation Procedure
Important: The lower end of the rear SJ:)ring should be (
facing forward. Do not chip or damagE3 the corrosi.on
protection coating ori the rear spring. Avoid contact
with hard steel. If the coating is chipped or damaged,
replace the rear spring.
1. Install the rear spring (1) to the rear axle (2).
2. Raise the rear c3xle (2).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and
Notices.
3.
Install the shock absorber to rear axle nut.
Tighten
Tighten the shock absorber to rear axle nut
to
90 N-m (66 lb ft).
4. Remove the rear axle support.
5. Lower the vehicle.
Coil Spring Insulators Replacement
Removal Procedure
Important: When raising the vehicle, support the
vehicle by the frame, allowing the suspension to fully
extend (unloaded).
1. Remove the rear coil spring (1). Refer to Coil
Spring Replacement.
2. Remove the spring upper insulator (3).
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