Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 GMC Sierra, 2006 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2006 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Support the rear axle independently in order to relieve the tension on the leaf springs.
Remove the trailer hitch, if equipped. Refer to Trailer Hitch Replacement .
Remove the fuel tank for left side applications. Refer to one of the following:
- Fuel Tank Replacement (4.3L)
- Fuel Tank Replacement (Pickup) or Fuel Tank Replacement (1500 Crew Cab) or Fuel Tank Replacement (Cab/Chassis - Front) or Fuel Tank Replacement (Cab/Chassis - Rear) (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L)
- Fuel Tank Replacement (Pickup) or Fuel Tank Replacement (Cab/Chassis - Front) or Fuel Tank Replacement (Cab/Chassis - Rear) (6.6L (LLY))
- Fuel Tank Replacement (Pickup) or Fuel Tank Replacement (Cab/Chassis - Front) or Fuel Tank Replacement (Cab/Chassis - Rear) (8.1L)

Fig 1: Removing U-Bolts

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Remove the U-bolt nuts.
Remove the U-bolts.
Remove the spring spacer.
Remove the anchor plate.

Fig 2: Removing The Rear Spring Hanger Bracket Nut And Bolt

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Remove the rear spring hanger bracket nut and bolt.

Fig 3: Removing The Front Spring Bracket Bolt

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Remove the front spring bracket bolt.
Remove the leaf spring assembly from the vehicle.