2001 Saturn SL1

2001 SATURN SL1
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UKBOWDEN
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Suspension problem
2001 Saturn SL1 Automatic 117000 miles

Today I hit a pothole and the bottom coil of the suspension spring of my passenger side front tire came down and punctured and subsequently shredded my tire.

Is this a difficult repair? Is it one I can do at home, or do I need to take it in? What is an approximate cost of this type of repair?
Jan 15, 2010 at 2:10 PM
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TOOOMANYTOYS
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The strut on this type of vehicle is under tension and requires a strut spring compressor to relieve tension. If you hit a pothole hard enough to have the spring pop off the strut I would check for other damage such as the tie rods, control arm, knuckle, and strut to make sure that they are not bent. Then you will need an alignment
Jan 15, 2010 at 2:16 PM