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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2007 🢒 Tahoe - 2WD 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Coil Spring Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 625136 Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Support the rear axle.
  3. Disconnect the electronic suspension control (ESC) sensor, if equipped. Refer to Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Link Assembly Replacement .
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut from the frame. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  5. Remove the lower shock absorber nut and bolt from the rear axle. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
  6. Lower the rear axle until the springs are fully unloaded.

    7. Important: Note the orientation of the spring as they are directional.

  7. Remove the coil spring and the upper insulator.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 625136 Size: SH
  1. Install the coil spring and the upper insulator .
  2. Raise the rear axle.
  3. Install the lower shock absorber retaining nut and bolt to the rear axle. Refer to Shock Absorber Disposal .
  4. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the frame. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  5. Connect the ESC sensor, if equipped. Refer to Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Link Assembly Replacement .
  6. Remove the rear axle support.
  7. Lower the vehicle.