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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Support the rear axle independently in order to relieve the tension on the leaf springs.
  3. Remove the trailer hitch if equipped.
  4. Remove the fuel tank for left side applications. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement in Engine Controls .
  5. Remove the U-bolt nuts. See Fig 1.
  6. Remove the U-bolts.
  7. Remove the spring spacer.
  8. Remove the anchor plate.
    9. Fig 1: Removing Anchor Plate
    G00388769Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the rear spring hanger bracket nut and bolt. See Fig 2.
    10. Fig 2: Removing Rear Spring Hanger Bracket Nut & Bolt
    G00388770Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the front spring bracket bolt. See Fig 3.
  11. Remove the leaf spring assembly from the vehicle.
    12. Fig 3: Removing Front Spring Bracket Bolt & Leaf Spring Assembly
    G00388771Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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