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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2146 (REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSREAR SPRING FRONT STOP REPLACEMENT

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Rear Spring Front Stop Replacement

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Rear Spring Front Stop Replacement

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Fig 1: Rear Spring Front Stop

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
1	Rear Spring Stop Bolts (Qty: 3) NOTE: For the left rear front spring stop, the fuel tank must be removed to gain access to the spring stop mounting bolts. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement (35 Reg/Ext/Crew Cab With 34 Gal Tank) or Fuel Tank Replacement (15 Ext/Crew Cab With 26 Gal Tank) or Fuel Tank Replacement (15/25 Reg/Ext/Crw Cab With 34 Gal Tnk) or Fuel Tank Replacement (15 Rec Cab With 26 Gal Tank) or Fuel Tank Replacement (25 Ext/Crew Cab With 26 Gal Tank)
2	Rear Spring Stop Nuts (Qty: 3) CAUTION: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution . Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
3	Rear Front Spring Stop

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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.