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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Holden 🢒 2008 🢒 VE Ute 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Suspension General Diagnosis 🢒 Front Coil Springs 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 front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the front strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement
  4. Remove the strut assembly support bearing and mount. Refer to Front Suspension Strut Mount and Bearing Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 1949954 Size: SH
  5. Remove the dust boot upper retaining clamp (6).

    6. Discard the clamp.

  6. Remove the coil spring seat (1) and coil spring insulator (2).
  7. Remove the coil spring (5) from the strut unit (4) and release the spring compressor (3).
  8. Inspect all parts for wear and damage.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1949955 Size: SH
  1. Make sure that all components have been cleaned and inspected.
  2. Install the spring compressor (3) to the coil spring (2) and compress coil spring.
  3. Install the coil spring (2) to the strut unit (4).

    4. Object Number: 1949959 Size: SH

    Important: The coil spring insulator (2) and seat (1) have a step which locates on to the straight projecting end of the spring. The step must be correctly orientated in relation to the spring.

  4. Install the coil spring insulator (2) and coil spring seat (1).

    5. Important: Align the mark on the spring seat with the mark on the strut unit when installing, with straight projecting end of the spring correctly located in the coil spring insulator (2) and seat (1).

  5. Position the coil spring (5) and spring seat on the strut unit (4).
  6. Install the NEW dust boot upper retaining clamp (6) securing the dust boot to the coil spring seat (1).
  7. Install the strut assembly support bearing and mount. Refer to Front Suspension Strut Mount and Bearing Replacement
  8. Install the front strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .
  9. Install the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  10. Remove the safety stands.
  11. Lower the vehicle to the ground.