Rear Springs

[tony-1977]

I've never changed rear springs before, just wondering if anyone knows how easy / hard they are to do? I've got a loud squeak when going over any sort of bump / speed ramp, etc, that can also be heard when you bounce the rear of the car (nearside only). I've got both springs ready, and will be tackling the job sometime this week.

Can't seem to find a How 2 for this

Car's a 52 reg 2.2 DTi SRi, if that helps

Any advice / help / things to look out for would be great

[tony-1977]

[spennny]

Very easy mate

Jack the car up and support it with axle stands
Bottom of the hub, there is a bolt, torx one end and 17mm other , loosen this off but dont remove
slide a trolley jack under the arm and jack it up to take the strain,
loosen the bolt and remove completely
lower the trolley jack and the arm will drop, allowing you to remove the spring,

fitting vice versa to removal

[tony-1977]

Very easy mate

Jack the car up and support it with axle stands
Bottom of the hub, there is a bolt, torx one end and 17mm other , loosen this off but dont remove
slide a trolley jack under the arm and jack it up to take the strain,
loosen the bolt and remove completely
lower the trolley jack and the arm will drop, allowing you to remove the spring,

fitting vice versa to removal

Excellent. Do you know what size Torx I need?

Thanks

[Graham]

Replaced mine a few months back. Read my thread. Same car.

http://www.vectra-c.com/forum/showthread.php?t=131802

[tony-1977]

Replaced mine a few months back. Read my thread. Same car.

http://www.vectra-c.com/forum/showthread.php?t=131802

Excellent! Thanks Graham

[Middo]

v easy job mate,

[Signum-Steve]

Excellent. Do ypou know what soize Torx I need?

Thanks

I have a full set of torx so if you get stuck give me a shout and Ill pop down. I'm not to far away.

[jimmyred]

this how2 about upper control arms has some relevant info on rear springs.

[tony-1977]

this how2 about upper control arms has some relevant info on rear springs.

That's excellent. Looks easy