GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2000 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Suspension General Diagnosis 🢒 Coil Spring Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Important: When raising the vehicle, support the vehicle by the frame, allowing the suspension to fully extend (unloaded).


    Object Number: 181234 Size: MH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Support the rear axle (2) with an adjustable jack stand.
  3. Remove the shock absorber to rear axle nut.

    4. Notice: Do not suspend rear axle by brake hoses. Damage to hoses could result.

  4. Slowly lower the rear axle (2).
  5. Remove the rear coil spring (1).

Installation Procedure

    Important: The lower end of the rear spring should be facing forward. Do not chip or damage the corrosion protection coating on the rear spring. Avoid contact with hard steel. If the coating is chipped or damaged, replace the rear spring.


    Object Number: 181234 Size: MH
  1. Install the rear spring (1) to the rear axle (2).
  2. Raise the rear axle (2).
  3. Install the shock absorber to rear axle nut.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the shock absorber to rear axle nut to 90 N·m (66 lb ft).

  4. Remove the rear axle support.
  5. Lower the vehicle.