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What is the procedure to remove spring from a front wishbone suspension?
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∙ 14y ago
Assuming it's a full size gm style (eg: 87 caprice)
1)remove shock
2)lift car
3)support lower control arm
4) undo inner bolts
5) lift car or drop control arm CAREFULL THAT SPRING DOESNT FLY OUT!!
6)remove spring when tension is off of it (loose in pockets)
**might have to remove sway bar link kit**
Reverse proceedure to install
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What is double wishbone with coil spring system in cars?
It is front suspension.
What is a car wishbone?
A double wishbone suspension is an automobile independent suspension design using two parallel wishbone-shaped arms to locate the wheel. Each wishbone (or arm) has two mounting positions to the chassis and one at the wheel hub. The shock absorber and coil spring mount to the wishbones to control vertical movement.
What is a suspension wishbone?
It was used typically on much older vehicles (1920's and 30's) using a front straight axle with a single multi-leaf spring. The wishbone would hold the front axle in alignment while allowing the axle to move up and down for suspension
How do you change the front suspension wishbone on a 53 Renault Megane?
to remove the old one there are 3 fixing points one is at the ball joint undo but dont remove the bush bolts jack the leg up to keep the spring tolt remove from ball joint at this point be carefull not to pull the drive sharft out of the gearbox / remove the bush bolts and your done put the new one on the same way .
What is an air suspension?
An air suspension is a form of vehicle suspension in which compressed air is used as a spring.
What would cause front end to buck up and down uncontrollably?
The shock absorbers have failed or are disconnected. Or the front springs are broken or too soft. Front suspension comes in a few varieties, the main two being McPherson strut where the coil spring is on the top of the suspension leg; and wishbone suspension where the the spring and shock are separate. An easy check is to firmly press down and release the wing (fender). It should come back up and make one slight 'overswing' before coming to rest.
What does the spring in a car suspension do?
The spring supports the weight of the car and allows the suspension to move over bumps. The shock controls the movement of the spring so it doesn't keep bouncing.
What are some other names of a spring seat in a car suspension?
Spring pocket, spring perch.
What is the leaf spring used fo?
Suspension.
How do you changed the spring on a Toyota Camry?
If you mean suspension springs... You need raise your car. Remove the wheel. Remove the strut. Make sure that you have strut spring compressor (you can rent one at Autozone). After that compress the spring until you will able freely rotate to top part of the strut. If the spring is broken you can skip compressing. Remove the center nut. Remove the top part of the strut, replace the spring. Inspect rubber parts, replace if you have to. Align the spring. Compress it. Install the top part aligning it properly (there is an arrow showing outside direction). Tighten it properly. Release the spring. Install the strut.
What resorte does mean in inglish?
It means 'spring,' like a leaf spring on a truck suspension.
Can a ford bronco spring fit an expedition suspension?
NO
