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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Safari and 2002 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the leaf spring from the vehicle. Refer to Leaf Spring Replacement .
  2. Remove the bushing from the spring assembly. Press the spring bushing from the spring in an arbor press.
    3. Fig 1: Removing Bushing From Spring Assembly
    G02501770Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Clean the spring eye of any remaining parts of the bushing.
  4. Remove any burrs from the spring eye that could cause the new bushing to bind when the bushing is installed.
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