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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1088 (REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLEAF SPRING REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 U
Removal Procedure
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Support the rear axle independently in order to relieve the tension on the leaf springs.
- Remove the trailer hitch, if equipped. Refer to Trailer Hitch Replacement .
- Remove the fuel tank, left side only. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement (15 Reg Cab w/26 Gal Tank) or Fuel Tank Replacement (15 Ext/Crew Cab w/26 gal Tank) or Fuel Tank Replacement (25 Ext/Crew Cab w/26 gal Tank) or Fuel Tank Replacement (15/25 Reg/Ext/Crew Cab w/34 gal Tank) or Fuel Tank Replacement (35 Reg/Ext/Crew Cab w/34 gal Tank) .
- Remove the U-bolt nuts.
- Remove the U-bolts and discard.
- Remove the spring spacer.
- Remove the anchor plate.
- Remove the front and rear leaf spring shackle bolts and nuts. Refer to Spring Shackle Replacement .
- Remove the leaf spring assembly from the vehicle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.