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01-21-2008, 12:11 PM | #1 | |
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2000 Alero 3400 - Broken Coil Spring
I noticed I have a broken coil spring on the front passenger side (2000 Alero 3400). Is this something I can repair or should I have it done at a garage?
If it soemthing I can do does anybody have any help or links I can go to in order to assist me in doing the repair? |
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01-21-2008, 06:23 PM | #2 | |
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Re: 2000 Alero 3400 - Broken Coil Spring
I dont know of any links right off, except for something like alldata, chiltons etc etc.
I dont know your experiance level but with a high quality spring compressor and a Vise, it can be done at home it isnt to difficult but is very dangerous if not done properly. Especialy since the spring is borken, it makes it a little unstable when removing. -Jack up and suport vehicle. -Basicly you remove the two lower strut mount bolts. -The 3 upper bearing plate nuts. -Place the strut into the vice, wrapping the jaws and dont overtighten or it'll crush. -Mark the end of the spring on top & bottom plates so the new one will line up exact. -Attach the high quality spring compressor, and remove the tension on the top bearing plate. -Loosen the damper shaft(large nut in the top center of strut assemb). -Lift off the washer, bearing plate assmb. pull off plastic cover. -Carefully remove the compressed spring and set it somewhere safe keeping it pointed away from your head. -Check upper and lower plate and rubber stops for wear, replace as needed. Then follow the directions with the spring compressor to remove the spring and install the new one.
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01-21-2008, 08:38 PM | #3 | |
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Re: 2000 Alero 3400 - Broken Coil Spring
This may not be vehicle specific; however, the procedure is the same!
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01-21-2008, 09:10 PM | #4 | |
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Re: 2000 Alero 3400 - Broken Coil Spring
Yeah HotZ28 that'll have a few pics, and pics always help.
I could probly dig up the proper torque specs if needed.
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