GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1998 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Rear Suspension 🢒 Rear Spring Insulator Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Important: When raising the vehicle, do not use twin post type hoists.

  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    2. Object Number: 175241 Size: SH
  2. Support the rear axle (1) with an adjustable lifting device (2).

    3. Object Number: 181234 Size: MH
  3. Remove the shock absorber nuts from the rear axle. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
  4. Lower the rear axle (2).
  5. Remove the upper insulator (3).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 181234 Size: MH
  1. Position the upper insulator (3) to the spring seat (4).
  2. Install the rear spring and the upper insulator. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement .
  3. Raise the rear axle (2).
  4. Install the shock absorber nut to the rear axle. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
  5. Remove the rear axle support.
  6. Lower the vehicle.