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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Support the rear axle.
  3. Remove the leaf spring to spring shackle mounting bolt and nut.
    Fig 1: Identifying Spring Shackle Mounting Bolt
    GM178951Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt and nut.
    Fig 2: Identifying Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Nut & Bolt (LH)
    GM178961Courtesy 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.
  5. Lower the rear axle.
  6. Remove the spring shackle mounting nut.
  7. Remove the spring shackle mounting bolt and the spring shackle.
    Fig 3: Spring Shackle Mounting Hardware
    GM178948Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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