Hi all,
Just bought an '09 with a broken rear spring. About to change it (them). Going now to borrow a spring compressor, but it looks like it's going to be tough to get them in there. Any hints appreciated.
Gary

 

Jack up car and put on stand.
Place jack under spring cup
Remove bolt on lower control arm
Lower arm with jack
Remove old spring and place new spring
Use jack to lift control arm in place
Replace bolt


Takes maybe 15 minutes tops.
Super easy and no spring compressor needed.

 

Thanks, Drvr!
Not too sure about your 15 minutes though. First spring took 2 hours! Of course that included going to get the spring compressor that I didn't use! 2nd one took 20 minutes. Probably because I don't like hitting on the bolt. I eased it out with the threads (long bolt!).
Thanks for the advice. Should have asked yesterday! Actually, I should have asked last week BEFORE I took my 1200 km (750 mi.).

 

Glad I could help.