2. Enter a name for the spring, or use the default name.

3. Select To Ground as the spring type.

4. If you did not select geometric references before opening the Spring Definition dialog box, select references on your model to specify a location for the spring. The References collector displays the valid selections.

5. Define stiffness properties for the spring. You can select a previously-defined stiffness property from the drop-down list, or you can click More to define new stiffness properties.

6. Click Selected in the Y Direction area to select a coordinate system to specify the orientation of your spring or accept the default WCS. The CSYS collector displays the selected coordinate system.

7. Click OK to complete the spring definition.