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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Support the rear axle with a tall jack stand near the shock absorber.
  3. Remove the lower shock absorber bolts. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
  4. Using the tall jack stands, slowly lower the rear axle in order to remove tension from the rear springs.
  5. GM2027770

    Remove the spring (1).

  6. GM2027771

    Remove the upper spring seat/jounce bumper (1) from the spring, while leaving the lower spring seat on the axle.