- Front:
- 2x Front Spring Isolators
- 2x Front Springs (OEM or equivalent)
- 2x Front Struts (OEM or equivalent)
- Rear:
- 2x Rear Coil Springs (OEM or equivalent)
- 2x Rear Shock Absorbers (OEM or equivalent)
- 2x Rear Spring Isolators
- Tools:
- Socket set
- Wrench set
- Jack and jack stands
- Safety glasses
- Gloves
Instructions:
NOTE: Before you begin, make sure that your car is parked on a level surface and that the parking brake is engaged.
1. Remove the front wheels.
- Use the lug wrench to loosen the lug nuts on the front wheels.
- Once the lug nuts are loosened, use the jack and jack stands to raise the car until the wheels are off the ground.
2. Remove the front struts.
- Remove the nuts that hold the strut to the steering knuckle and the ones on the top of the strut tower.
- Once the nuts are removed, use a pry bar to pry the strut out of the steering knuckle.
3. Install the new front springs.
- Place the new spring isolator on the top of the new spring.
- Then, insert the new spring into the strut.
4. Install the new front struts.
- Insert the new strut into the steering knuckle.
- Replace the nuts that hold the strut to the steering knuckle and the strut tower.
5. Repeat steps 2-4 on the other side of the car.
6. Jack up the rear of the car until the rear wheels are off the ground.
7. Remove the rear wheels.
8. Remove the rear shock absorbers.
- Remove the nuts that hold the shock absorbers to the lower control arms and the ones on the top of the strut tower.
- Once the nuts are removed, use a pry bar to pry the shock absorbers out of the lower control arms.
9. Install the new rear coil springs.
- Place the new spring isolator on the bottom of the new spring.
- Then, insert the new spring into the control arm recess.
10. Install the new rear shocks.
- Insert the new shock absorber into the lower control arm.
- Replace the nuts that hold the shock absorber to the lower control arm and the strut tower.
11. Repeat steps 8-10 on the other side of the car.
12. Lower the car until it is resting on the ground.
13. Test drive the car to make sure that the suspension is working properly.
