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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 975 (REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCOIL SPRING REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 U

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Removal Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Coil Spring & Upper Insulator
    GM625136Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Support the rear axle.
  3. Disconnect the electronic suspension control (ESC) sensor, if equipped. Refer to Rear Position Sensor Link Assembly Replacement - Electronic Suspension .
    4. Fig 2: View Of Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut & Ball Stud (15/25 Series)
    GM545533Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut from the frame.
    5. Fig 3: View Of Shock Absorber Upper & Lower Nuts & Bolts
    GM582394Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the lower shock absorber nut and bolt from the rear axle.
  6. Lower the rear axle until the springs are fully unloaded.
    7. IMPORTANT: Note the orientation of the spring as they are directional.
  7. Remove the coil spring and the upper insulator.
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