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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Spring Lower Insulator
    GM2327408Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the spring lower insulator (1) to the lower spring seat on the rear axle.
  2. Fig 2: Spring Upper Insulator
    GM2327433Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Install the spring upper insulator (1) to the upper spring seat on the underbody rear side rail.
  4. Fig 3: Spring
    GM2327436Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install the spring (1) to the vehicle, making sure the lower coil is seated into the lower spring seat.
  6. Raise the hydraulic jack stand in order to compress the rear spring.
  7. Install the shock absorber strut to rear axle retaining bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
  8. Raise the hydraulic jack stand in order to compress the opposite rear spring.
  9. Install the opposite shock absorber strut to rear axle retaining bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
  10. Remove the hydraulic jack stand.
  11. Lower the vehicle.