2000 Alero 3400 - Broken Coil Spring

[penguinforum]

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?

[xeroinfinity]

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.

[HotZ28]

This may not be vehicle specific; however, the procedure is the same!
Click Here

[xeroinfinity]

Yeah HotZ28 that'll have a few pics, and pics always help.

I could probly dig up the proper torque specs if needed.