Removal Procedure

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

NOTE:

It is not necessary to remove both front lower control arms.

Remove one of the front lower control arms from the vehicle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .

Fig 1: Using J-33432-B compressor and adapters J-33432-97

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

NOTE:

Do not scratch the front transverse spring surface.

Using the J-33432-B compressor (3), and adapters J-33432-97 (1) and (2), compress to the transverse spring.

Fig 2: Transverse Spring Retainer Bolts

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

NOTE:

Do not reuse the bolts.

Fig 3: Transverse Spring

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Remove the transverse spring (4) and the J-33432-B compressor (3) from the vehicle.
If the front transverse spring is to be replaced, remove the J-33432-B compressor and the adapters from the front transverse spring.
If the front transverse spring is to be replaced, measure and record the gap between the surface of the front transverse spring and the spring adjuster pads.
If the front transverse spring is to be replaced, remove the spring adjusters.