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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Support the rear axle.
  3. Remove the leaf spring to spring shackle mounting bolt and nut.
    Fig 1: Leaf Spring To Spring Shackle Mounting Bolt & Nut
    G02501783Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt and nut.
    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.
  5. Lower the rear axle.
  6. Remove the spring shackle mounting nut.
  7. Remove the spring shackle mounting bolt and the spring shackle.
    Fig 2: Spring Shackle Mounting Bolt & Spring Shackle
    G02501785Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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