have to remove the lower arm so as to change lower ball joint I nee to remove the coil and shock not sure how to do this
Jan 11, 2012 at 9:08 PM
How to remove a front coil spring on a 1999 GMC safari rear wheel drive van
1999 GMC SAFARI
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first of all, you do not need to remove the arm to do the joint. it is pressed in and you can rent the tool to do this operation.
removing the spring is very dangerous and is best left to a shop that knows the safe way to remove it.
Roy
removing the spring is very dangerous and is best left to a shop that knows the safe way to remove it.
Roy
Jan 11, 2012 at 9:29 PM
would any auto parts store have this tool to rent
Jan 12, 2012 at 12:58 AM
they should. i know pepboys does
Roy
Roy
Jan 12, 2012 at 1:09 AM
Thanks
Jan 12, 2012 at 1:14 AM
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