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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2008 🢒 G8 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Coil Spring Replacement

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
  5. Remove the spring insulator (2).
  6. Note the orientation and remove the lower washer (1).
  7. Remove the dust shield (3).
  8. Remove the compression bumper (4).

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

    10. Object Number: 1959018 Size: SH
  10. Remove the coil spring (1) from the shock absorber (2).
  11. 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
  2. Compress the coil spring (2) using the spring compressor (1).

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