Before starting the coil spring replacement, gather the following tools and materials:
Park the Citroen C3 on a flat surface. Activate the handbrake and place wheel chocks behind the rear wheels for added safety.
Using a jack, lift the front of the vehicle and secure it with jack stands. Ensure it’s stable before working underneath.
Using a socket wrench, remove the lug nuts and take off the front wheel to access the suspension components.
Carefully unbolt the brake caliper and hang it using a piece of wire. It’s important not to let it hang by the brake line.
Unbolt the strut assembly from the steering knuckle and upper mount. This may require additional assistance to support it while detaching.
Using spring compressors, securely tighten the coils on the strut assembly to relieve tension before removal.
Once the spring is compressed, unbolt the coil spring from the strut assembly and carefully remove the spring from the compressors. Ensure to follow all safety guidelines during this step to avoid injury.
Align the new coil spring onto the strut assembly, ensuring it fits correctly into place.
Use the spring compressors to compress the new coil spring securely. Make sure everything is well-seated before proceeding.
Reinstall the strut assembly back into the steering knuckle and upper mount. Tighten the bolts to the manufacturer’s specifications using a torque wrench.
Reattach the brake caliper and ensure it is securely mounted. Follow this by reinstalling the front wheel and tightening the lug nuts.
Carefully remove the jack stands and lower the vehicle to the ground using the jack.
Take the Citroen C3 for a short test drive to ensure stability and check for any unusual sounds. If everything seems normal, the replacement is successful!
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