Coil Spring Installation Note

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Coil Spring Installation Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Compress the coil spring using the SSTs.
  2. Install the shock absorber so that the lower end of the coil spring is seated on the step of the lower spring seat.
Fig 1: Installing Coil Spring
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