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How-to fit rear lowering springs to a GTC - cornishtaz - 22:nd-May-2014 This is a how-to for fitting rear springs to a GTC the 5dr will be similar Tools required Trolley Jack Qty 2 Axle stands Locking wheel nut key 19mm socket 21mm Socket Breaker Bar Ratchet Torque Wrench New lower shock bolt part no. 11610587 Start by loosening off the wheel nuts on both rear wheels using the 19mm socket and locking wheel nut key Jack up the rear of the car from the centre of the rear axle Then support each side with axle stands on the chassis rail and lower the trolley jack enough for the weight to be transferred to the axle stands Remove both rear wheels Loosen and remove both the lower shock bolts these are 21mm Lower the trolley jack completely so that the rear axle is free to move Remove both rear springs by pushing the lower seat fully down to allow the springs to be removed Swap over both the rubber insulators This is a comparison between the springs(the middle one was incorrectly sent) the lowering springs look longer as they have a helper spring to prevent them falling out when suspension is fully extended Raise the rear axle enough to reinstall the lower shock bolts and torque them to 150 Nm(111 lbft) + 60° Refit the wheels then jack up to enable the axle stands to be removed. Lower the vehicle and torque the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (100 lb ft). This is how the rear looks after fitting How-to fit rear lowering springs to a GTC - Cameron UK - 22:nd-May-2014 Nice how to, all I need now is a gtc vxr How-to fit rear lowering springs to a GTC - tucpal - 22:nd-May-2014 well done How-to fit rear lowering springs to a GTC - Lewis6317 - 23:rd-May-2014 nice tut fella How-to fit rear lowering springs to a GTC - cornishtaz - 23:rd-May-2014 Cheers guys fronts on the way Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk RE: How-to fit rear lowering springs to a GTC - travec19 - 27:th-Jun-2016 Brilliant threads, just read both, an springs have arrived, just need a hub puller then Im in business. This is why I love forums, the wealth of knowledge. |