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Removal Procedure

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  1. Install the J 41602  to the hoist and raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Support the rear axle.
  3. Remove the lower shock absorber mounting bolt.
    Fig 1: Identifying Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Nut & Bolt (LH)
    GM178961Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the leaf spring U-bolt and the lower plate retaining nuts.
    Fig 2: View Of Leaf Spring U-Bolt & Lower Plate Retaining Nuts
    GM596441Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the leaf spring U-bolt.
  6. Remove the lower plate.
  7. Remove the anchor plate.
    Fig 3: Locating Anchor Plate
    GM178954Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Do not let the axle hang by the brake hose. Damage to the hose may occur. Always support the axle and the body separately.
  8. Lower the rear axle away from the leaf spring.
  9. Remove the leaf spring to spring shackle mounting nut and the bolt.
    Fig 4: Identifying Spring Shackle Mounting Bolt
    GM178951Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the leaf spring to hanger mounting nut and the bolt.
    Fig 5: View Of Hanger Mounting Nut & Bolt
    GM178950Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the leaf spring from the hanger.
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