Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Saturn Ion Red Line, 2005 Saturn Ion 3, 2005 Saturn Ion 2, and 2005 Saturn Ion 1. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the upper spring seat/jounce bumper on the spring.
- Install the spring with the spring tag toward the rear of the vehicle, making sure the lower coil is seated into the lower spring seat.
- Using the jack stands, raise the rear axle in order to compress the rear springs.
- Install the lower shock absorber bolts. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
- Reposition the rear brake hoses in the axle brackets.
- Install the U-clips to secure the brake hoses.
- Lower the vehicle.
IMPORTANT:
The rear springs are indexed with the colored tag toward the rear of the vehicle. No up/down or side to side orientation is required.