how do you remove the rear...? - Focaljet

**norcaljess** · 09-05-2008, 10:45 PM

how do you remove the rear springs from the zx3?

**sleeperlove** · 09-06-2008, 12:23 AM

There are 2 options
Both start with unbolting the sway bar and the rear shocks.

The first and easiest if the bolts work is to place a jack under where the lower control arm connects to the knuckle/ hub assembly.
Put a little bit of pressure on with the jack then remove the bolt holding the lower control arm to the knuckle/hub assembly/dingle snoffer. Then slowly lower the jack and the spring will basically just fall out.
Then install in reverse order.

If your Lower control arm bolt is frozen like mine was then you will need a spring compressor that you can finagle in there to get the springs out and still be able to compress the new springs enough to get them back in.

**brads03zx3** · 09-06-2008, 09:52 AM

In the first scenario, you may have to apply some downward pressure to the hub assembly to lower it enough to get the spring out.

**decepticon** · 09-08-2008, 01:49 PM

I just did my suspension last week and I had a ball trying to figure out the easiest way. I ended booking lift time at a local shop and borrowing a jack and a MONSTER (1200 ft. lb.) Ingersoll Rand impact wrench. Took about 30 mins. I tried getting a spring compressor in there but I still had a frozen lower shock mount bolt. Not much help, I know.

**OmniFocus** · 09-08-2008, 03:01 PM

For a California car, the support and disconnect the arm from the knuckle method works fantastic.

For a rust belt car.... I'd sell it and buy a car from California.

**sleeperlove** · 09-09-2008, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OmniFocus

For a California car, the support and disconnect the arm from the knuckle method works fantastic.

For a rust belt car.... I'd sell it and buy a car from California.

I hate you

. its a rough life we snow land people live

**COSitsWORTHit** · 09-09-2008, 10:06 PM

One time, outta the 4 times I installed suspension on a focus, kicked the lower control arm down cause lowering the jack didn't do the job.

09-05-2008, 10:45 PM	#1
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sleeperlove You wouldn't like me when I'm angry. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the dirt Posts: 8,447	Re: how do you remove the rear...? There are 2 options Both start with unbolting the sway bar and the rear shocks. The first and easiest if the bolts work is to place a jack under where the lower control arm connects to the knuckle/ hub assembly. Put a little bit of pressure on with the jack then remove the bolt holding the lower control arm to the knuckle/hub assembly/dingle snoffer. Then slowly lower the jack and the spring will basically just fall out. Then install in reverse order. If your Lower control arm bolt is frozen like mine was then you will need a spring compressor that you can finagle in there to get the springs out and still be able to compress the new springs enough to get them back in. __________________ I'm in ur posts changin ur werdz.

09-06-2008, 09:52 AM	#3
brads03zx3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: California Posts: 9,005	Re: how do you remove the rear...? In the first scenario, you may have to apply some downward pressure to the hub assembly to lower it enough to get the spring out. __________________ Mountain Tested----'03 zetec DuraMonster---'03 duratec ZX3 vs MNTN - 9/0 & ZX3 vs TRACK - 4/1 *JCM Racing #88* Bouncing Back---Bigger, Faster, Stronger Vacuum Vulture Racing - We put the ARG in 'CHARGED

09-08-2008, 01:49 PM	#4
decepticon TEAM Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 182	Re: how do you remove the rear...? I just did my suspension last week and I had a ball trying to figure out the easiest way. I ended booking lift time at a local shop and borrowing a jack and a MONSTER (1200 ft. lb.) Ingersoll Rand impact wrench. Took about 30 mins. I tried getting a spring compressor in there but I still had a frozen lower shock mount bolt. Not much help, I know. __________________ 2005 ZX3, svt 5-spokes, Steeda SRI, F2 short shifter, MBRP 2.25 exhaust, ST SportTech suspension, all Kenwood system, if I had a woman I would have a car that was COMPLETELY STOCK. Continuous Hits!! Mid-days from 10-3 on 94.3 F.M. KYEE!!

09-08-2008, 03:01 PM	#5
OmniFocus Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mowin' down the cones. (CA) Posts: 26,140	Re: how do you remove the rear...? For a California car, the support and disconnect the arm from the knuckle method works fantastic. For a rust belt car.... I'd sell it and buy a car from California. __________________ Check out the shiny new PirateNinjasWithLasers.com for the latest updates in 24 Hours of LeMons goodness. Vacuum Vulture Racing: We put the "rad" in scrub radius, and the "ack" in ackerman.

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