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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking 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. Refer to Trailer Hitch Replacement .
  4. Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement (1500 LWB - 117.3L (31 gal) Tank) or Fuel Tank Replacement (1500 LWB - 117.3L (31 gal) Tank + E85) or Fuel Tank Replacement (1500 SWB - 98.4L (26 gal) Tank) or Fuel Tank Replacement (1500 SWB - 98.4L (26 gal) Tank + E85) or Fuel Tank Replacement (2500 LWB - 43.5L (11.5 gal) Tank-Rear) or Fuel Tank Replacement (2500 LWB - 98.4L (26 gal) Tank-Front) .
    5. Fig 1: Identifying U-Bolts
    GM348393Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the U-bolt nuts.
  6. Remove the U-bolts.
  7. Remove the spring spacer.
  8. Remove the anchor plate.
    9. Fig 2: View Of Rear Spring Hanger Bracket, Nuts & Bolts
    GM361791Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the rear spring bracket nut and bolt.
    10. Fig 3: View Of Front Spring Bracket Nut & Bolt
    GM361767Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the front spring bracket nut and bolt.
  11. Remove the leaf spring assembly from the vehicle.
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