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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 with tall jack stands near each rear shock absorber.
  3. Remove the U-clips from the rear brake hose brackets at the rear axle.
  4. Remove the lower shock bolts. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
  5. Using the tall jack stands, slowly lower the rear axle in order to remove tension from the rear springs.
    6. Fig 1: View Of Coil Spring
    GM855051Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the spring.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Upper Spring Seat/Jounce Bumper
    GM855055Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the upper spring seat/jounce bumper from the spring, while leaving the lower spring seat on the axle.
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