Replace rear springs

Hello. Looking for some guidance.

Have a 2003 rendezvous with one broken rear spring (drivers side).

Just wondering if anyone has any good how too instructions. It doesn't look like a terribly hard task, but when dealing with springs, I'd like to error on the cautious side.

Also. Only one is broke. Is it necessary or advisable to replace both?

Thanks gang

Paul

AWD or FWD? The proceedure is different between the two. It's not required to replace both springs, but it is advisable since the spring sets your trim height. It may sit crooked if you only replace one spring.

Ahh. My bad.

It's a fwd model.


Paul

Removal Procedure

Caution: When removing the rear springs, do not use a twin-post type hoist. The swing arch tendency of the rear axle assembly when certain fasteners are removed may cause it to slip from the hoist which may cause personal injury.

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1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Use the utility stand in order to support the center of the rear axle.
3. Remove the shock absorber lower bolts and nuts.
4. Remove the rear axle tie rod (http://collision.alldata.com/alldata/zWindow.html?node_37384_50_0_0_) from the rear axle.

Notice: Do not suspend the rear axle by the brake hoses. Damage to the brake hoses may result.

5. Use the utility stand in order to lower the rear axle.

Notice: Care should be taken to avoid chipping or scratching the coating when handling the suspension (http://collision.alldata.com/alldata/zWindow.html?node_37384_607_0_0_) coil spring. Damage to the coating can cause premature failure.

6. Remove the springs (4) and the insulators (5).

Installation Procedure

Notice: Care should be taken to avoid chipping or scratching the coating when handling the suspension coil spring. Damage to the coating can cause premature failure.

Important: Position the spring so that the paint stripe (6) is facing rearward and centered to the shock absorber.

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1. Install the springs (4) and the insulators (5) to the rear axle.
2. Use the utility stand in order to raise the rear axle.
3. Install the rear axle tie rod to the rear axle.
4. Install the shock absorbers to the rear axle.
5. Remove the utility stand.
6. Lower the vehicle.