[s-cars] '94 UrS4 rear spring replacement

[Duncan Thomson]

Righto, so it sounds like disconnecting the swaybar link should help.
I'll give that a go on the other side.

Cheers!
Duncan


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On 16/04/2010 8:56 a.m., qshipq at aol.com wrote:
> The clam-type spring compressor is what I've used on S cars for
> years.  Not really clear on what the problem is.  Procedure for rear
> spring replacement:  Remove strut assembly (3 nuts top, 1 bolt/nut
> bottom).  Put spring compressor/s on spring, remove top nut, and
> disassemble perch assemblies.  Now remove spring compressor/s from
> spring.  Install on new spring, and reassemble strut, remove spring
> compressor.  Install upper mounting nuts.  If orientation of new
> spring is not correct, insert screwdriver into lower mounting bushing
> and reorient by twisting in the direction of the lower spring spring
> stop.  If the hole doesn't line up vertically (what I understand the
> problem is), you lower the control arm with a prybar until the bolt
> can go thru the lower bushing.  It takes very little force to lower
> the control arm, you could do it by hand, assuming no rear sway bar...
>
> I see no need to use a spring compressor on either front or rear
> suspension of any S car while in situ.
>
> HTH
>
> Scott J