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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Support the rear axle independently in order to relieve the tension on the leaf springs.
  3. Remove the trailer hitch if equipped. Refer to Trailer Hitch Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
  4. Remove the fuel tank for left side applications. Refer toFuel Tank Replacement (Pickup) or Fuel Tank Replacement (Pickup - 5.3L (L59) Engine) or Fuel Tank Replacement (1500 Crew Cab) or Fuel Tank Replacement (Cab/Chassis - Front) or Fuel Tank Replacement (Cab/Chassis - Rear) in Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L; or Fuel Tank Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.3L or Fuel Tank Replacement (Pickup) or Fuel Tank Replacement (Cab/Chassis - Front) or Fuel Tank Replacement (Cab/Chassis - Rear) in Engine Controls - 6.6L; or Fuel Tank Replacement (Pickup) or Fuel Tank Replacement (Cab/Chassis - Front) or Fuel Tank Replacement (Cab/Chassis - Rear) in Engine Controls - 8.1L.
    5. Fig 1: Removing The U-Bolts
    GM348393Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the U-bolt nuts.
  6. Remove the U-bolts.
  7. Remove the spring spacer.
  8. Remove the anchor plate.
    9. Fig 2: Removing The Rear Spring Hanger Bracket Nut And Bolt
    GM361791Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the rear spring hanger bracket nut and bolt.
    10. Fig 3: Removing The Front Spring Bracket Bolt
    GM361767Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the front spring bracket bolt.
  11. Remove the leaf spring assembly from the vehicle.
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