Removal Procedure

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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the leaf spring assembly from vehicle. Refer to Leaf Spring Replacement .

Fig 1: Removing Bushing From The Leaf Spring

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Remove the bushing from the leaf spring using the following procedure:
1. Place the leaf spring in a press.
2. Press the bushing out.
3. Clean the spring bushing bore of any foreign or old bushing material.