GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

  2. Object Number: 855051  Size: SH
  3. Lower the rear axle in order to gain access to the top portion of the rear springs. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 855055  Size: SH
  5. Remove the upper spring seat/jounce bumper from the spring, while leaving the lower spring seat on the axle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 855055  Size: SH

    Important: The rear springs are indexed with the colored tag toward the rear of the vehicle. No up/down or side to side orientation is required.

  1. Install the upper spring seat/jounce bumper on the spring.

  2. Object Number: 855051  Size: SH
  3. Raise the rear axle in order to seat rear spring. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement .
  4. Lower the vehicle.