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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 550 (REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCOIL SPRING REPLACEMENT (FRONT WHEEL DRIVE WITHOUT AXLE)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 F

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 FSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: View Of Coil Spring
    GM629214Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the coil spring (2).
    2. Fig 2: View Of Jack Under Control Arm
    GM629521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Use the utility jack in order to raise the lower control arm and load the suspension.
  3. Use the J 41820  in order to connect the ball joint to the knuckle.
  4. Install the stabilizer link to the lower control arm.
  5. Use the utility jack in order to support the lower control arm.
  6. Install the ABS electrical connector mounting bracket.
  7. Connect the ABS electrical connector.
  8. Install the brake caliper mounting bracket.
  9. Install the parking brake cable mounting bracket.
  10. Install the brake calipers. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.
  11. Install the wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
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