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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Support the rear axle with a tall jack stand near the shock absorber.
  3. Remove the lower shock absorber bolts. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
  4. Using the tall jack stands, slowly lower the rear axle in order to remove tension from the rear springs.
  5. Fig 1: Rear Coil Spring
    GM2027770Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the spring (1).
  7. Fig 2: Lower And Upper Rear Spring Insulators
    GM2189306Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the lower and upper rear spring insulators (1, 2).