Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 GMC Sierra and 2005 Chevrolet 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 in General Information.
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 in Frame and Underbody.
Remove the fuel tank for left side applications. Refer to one of the following:
- Fuel Tank Replacement in Engine Controls - 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) in Engine Controls - 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) in Engine Controls - 6.6L (LLY)
- Fuel Tank Replacement (Pickup) or Fuel Tank Replacement (Cab/Chassis - Front) or Fuel Tank Replacement (Cab/Chassis - Rear) in Engine Controls - 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.