Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- Replacement springs
- Safety goggles
- Floor jack and stands
- Socket wrench and sockets
- Box wrench
- Adjustable crescent wrench
- Lug wrench
- Torque wrench
- Spring compressor and associated tools
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Step 1
Raise the Corvette and block the wheels with jack stands.
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Step 2
Measure the height of the transverse spring stud to set the Corvette's trim height, before installing the compressor and its associated tools.
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Step 3
Remove the bolts and insulators which hold the spring on the suspension control ar, and take the spring and compressor tool off the Corvette.
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Step 4
Reinstall the new spring onto the lower control arm, along with the compressor. Return the removed parts and torque the bolts to manufacturer's specifications.
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Step 5
Adjust the height and reattach the retainers onto the bolts of the control arm and check the alignment.
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Step 6
Lower the Corvette and check all connectors and parts to be certain they have been returned to their original positions.
