Coil Spring: Removal

On Buick, disconnect propeller shaft at rear axle. On Cadillac, remove wheel and rear bolt on upper control link On Chevrolet, remove wheels, loosen upper and lower control arm rear bolts, and remove stabilizer bar. Loosen spring retainer nuts on both coil springs until all threads are just engaged on the bolt. On Chevrolet and Pontiac, disconnect both shock absorbers at lower mounting. On all models, remove brake line attaching bolt at frame crossmember or axle housing to provide slack Raise car under rear of frame and disengage spring from seat in axle housing and remove.

Raise and support rear end of car.

Raise and support axle, remove pivot bolt at axle housing and raise control arm to clear mounting bracket. Disconnect arm from frame crossmember bracket and remove from car.

BUICK CAUTION -  To avoid disturbing pinion angle shims, do not remove frame crossmember bracket.

OLDSMOBILE CAUTION  - On F-85, Cutlass, 442, & Vista-Cruiser the upper arms on cars equipped with manual transmission are to be installed in upper holes of frame crossbar on V-8 Sedans, Coupes and 67 Styles.

Raise and support rear of car.

Raise and support axle housing, then remove lower control arm pivot bolt (below axle housing). Disconnect control arm from frame crossmember and remove assembly.