- Replacement lowering coil spring
- Spring compressor
- Socket wrench set
- Jack and jack stands
Instructions:
1. Park your car on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Loosen the lug nuts on the right rear wheel, but do not remove them completely.
3. Use the jack to lift up the rear of the car until the tire is off the ground.
4. Place the jack stands under the car, one on each side of the differential, and lower the car onto them.
5. Remove the lug nuts and take off the wheel.
6. Locate the coil spring. It is located inside the shock absorber, on the top of the control arm.
7. Place the spring compressor around the coil spring and tighten it until the spring is compressed enough to remove it.
8. Unbolt the top and bottom of the coil spring from the shock absorber and control arm.
9. Remove the old coil spring and install the new one.
10. Bolt the top and bottom of the coil spring to the shock absorber and control arm.
11. Tighten the spring compressor until the spring is fully compressed.
12. Remove the spring compressor.
13. Reinstall the wheel and lug nuts.
14. Lower the car off the jack stands.
Your right rear lowering coil spring is now replaced!
