BMR Suspension SP054 - Manual (Page 5)

LOWERING SPRINGS FOR 2010-PRESENT CAMARO (Cont.)
7. Pivot the lower control arm down out of the way
and remove the shock and spring assembly as a
unit. See IMAGE 3 for reference.
8. The next step is removing the spring from the
shock. Using a spring compressor, compress the
spring to relieve tension from the upper mount.
See IMAGE 4 on the next page for reference.
With the spring compressed, remove the upper
shock nut using a 24mm socket.
9. Remove the individual assembly components
and the OE spring as illustrated in IMAGE 4.
Place the BMR spring onto the shock and then
replace each component in the proper order as
shown in IMAGE 4. (NOTE: it does not require
a spring compressor to re-install the springs).
10. Index the spring to fit the upper and lower
spring seats then tighten the upper shock nut to
32 ft/lbs.
11. Re-install the shock/spring assembly and insert
the (4) bolts. Tighten to 43 ft/lbs.
12. Lift the control arm up, aligning the lower
shock mount and spindle bushing in the control
arm. Insert the outer control arm bolt but do
not tighten.
13. Insert the lower shock bolt but do not tighten.
14. Re-attach the sway bar end link and tighten to
36 ft/lbs.
15. Re-install the wheel and tire assemblies.
16. Before tightening the suspension bolts it is
important to place the vehicles weight on the
suspension to simulate static ride height.
Failure to do so can create bind in the
suspension leading to irregular ride heights
and premature bushing wear.