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Coil Spring Replacement HSV Except Clubsport

Removal Procedure - Type B

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the rear wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the ESC strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .
  4. Remove the strut assembly support mount. Refer to Rear Suspension Strut Mount Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 1959100  Size: SH
  6. Remove the spring insulator (2).
  7. Note the orientation and remove the lower washer (1).
  8. Remove the dust shield (3).
  9. Remove the compression bumper washer (4)
  10. Remove the compression bumper (5).
  11. Remove the tenon washer (6)

  12. Object Number: 1959017  Size: SH
  13. release and remove the ESC strut and coil assembly (2) from the approved spring compressor (1).

  14. Object Number: 1959018  Size: SH
  15. Remove the coil spring (1) from the ESC strut (2).
  16. Inspect all parts for wear and damage.

Installation Procedure - Type B

    Notice: Refer to General Repair Instructions in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1959018  Size: SH
  1. Install the coil spring (1) to the ESC strut (2).

  2. Object Number: 1959017  Size: SH
  3. Compress the coil spring (2) using the approved spring compressor (1).

  4. Object Number: 1959100  Size: SH
  5. Install the tenon washer (6).
  6. Install the compression bumper washer (5) to the compression bumper (4)
  7. Install the compression bumper (4)
  8. Install the dust shield (3).
  9. Note the orientation and install the lower washer (1).
  10. Install the spring insulator (2).
  11. Install the strut assembly support mount. Refer to Rear Suspension Strut Mount Replacement .
  12. Install the ESC strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .
  13. Install the rear wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  14. Remove the safety stands.
  15. Lower the vehicle to the ground.

Coil Spring Replacement LWB SWB Clubsport CSV VXR8

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the rear wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the ESC strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .
  4. Remove the strut assembly support mount. Refer to Rear Suspension Strut Mount Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 1959015  Size: SH
  6. Remove the spring insulator (2).
  7. Note the orientation and remove the lower washer (1).
  8. Remove the dust shield (3).
  9. Remove the compression bumper (4).

  10. Object Number: 1959017  Size: SH
  11. Release and remove the spring compressor (1) from the coil spring (2).

  12. Object Number: 1959018  Size: SH
  13. Remove the coil spring (1) from the shock absorber (2).
  14. Inspect parts for wear and damage.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to General Repair Instructions in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1959018  Size: SH
  1. Install the coil spring (1) to the shock absorber (2).

  2. Object Number: 1959017  Size: SH
  3. Compress the coil spring (2) using the spring compressor (1).

  4. Object Number: 1959015  Size: SH
  5. Install the compression bumper (4).
  6. Install the dust shield (3).
  7. Note the orientation and install the lower washer (1).
  8. Install the spring insulator (2).
  9. Install the rear strut assembly support mount. Refer to Rear Suspension Strut Mount Replacement .
  10. Install the rear strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .
  11. Install the rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  12. Remove the safety stands.
  13. Lower the vehicle to the ground.