Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 GMC Canyon and 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. 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.
- Disconnect the rear park brake cable. Refer to Park Brake Cable Replacement - Left Rear or to Park Brake Cable Replacement - Right Rear in Park Brake.
- Remove the absorber lower mounting nut and bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
- Remove the trailer hitch if equipped. Refer to Trailer Hitch Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
- Remove the U-bolt nuts.
- Remove the anchor plate.
- Remove the U-bolts.
- Remove the rear spring hanger bracket nut and bolt.
- Remove the front spring bracket bolt.
- Remove the leaf spring assembly from the vehicle.