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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Support the rear axle independently in order to relieve the tension on the leaf springs.
  3. Disconnect the rear park brake cable. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side or Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side .
  4. Remove the absorber lower mounting nut and bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
    5. Fig 1: View Of U-Bolt
    GM941629Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the U-bolt nuts.
  6. Remove the anchor plate.
  7. Remove the U-bolts.

    Discard the U-bolts, nuts, and washers.

    8. Fig 2: View Of Rear Spring Hanger Bracket Bolts
    GM941646Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the rear spring hanger bracket nut and bolt.
    9. Fig 3: View Of Front Spring Bracket Bolt
    GM941641Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the front spring bracket bolt.
    10. Fig 4: View Of Rear Axle Assembly
    GM941584Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the leaf spring assembly from the vehicle.
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