Rear Spring Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Chevrolet Trax and 2016 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Rear Spring And Insulators

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
1	Rear Spring Procedure If removing the rear spring to service other suspension components, note the position of the rear spring in the relationship to the insulators. Support the rear axle with a hydraulic jack stand. Remove the lower rear shock absorber bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
2	Upper Rear Spring Insulator. NOTE: Ensure that the rear spring insulator is properly seated in the rear frame rail.
3	Lower Rear Spring Insulator NOTE: Ensure that the rear spring insulator is properly seated in the rear axle.