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Removal Procedure

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  1. Install the J 41602 to the hoist and raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Support the rear axle.
  3. Remove the lower shock absorber mounting bolt.
    Fig 1: Lower Shock Absorber Mounting Bolt
    G02501773Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the leaf spring U-bolt and the lower plate retaining nuts.
  5. Remove the leaf spring U-bolt.
  6. Remove the lower plate.
    Fig 2: Lower Plate
    G02501774Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the anchor plate.
    NOTE: Do not let the axle hang by the brake hose. Damage to the hose may occur. Always support the axle and the body separately.
  8. Lower the rear axle away from the leaf spring.
  9. Remove the leaf spring to spring shackle mounting nut and the bolt.
    Fig 3: Leaf Spring Shackle Mounting Nut & Bolt
    G02501776Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the leaf spring to hanger mounting nut and the bolt.
    11. Fig 4: Leaf Spring To Hanger Mounting Nut & Bolt
    G02501777Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the leaf spring from the hanger.
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