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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 GMC Canyon and 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the shock absorber/spring assembly. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (2WD, Z85, ZQ8) .
  2. IMPORTANT: Note the orientation between the mounting plate and the spring before removing the spring from the compressor
  3. Remove the spring and mounting plate from the spring compressor.