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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2485 (REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLEAF SPRING REPLACEMENT (2500 SERIES)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION 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 + E85) , Fuel Tank Replacement (1500 SWB - 98.4L (26 gal) Tank) , Fuel Tank Replacement (1500 SWB - 98.4L (26 gal) Tank + E85) , Fuel Tank Replacement (2500 LWB - 4.35L (11.5 gal) Tank Rear) , Fuel Tank Replacement (1500 LWB - 117.3L (31 gal) Tank) , Fuel Tank Replacement (2500 LWB - 98.4L (26 gal) Tank Front) .
    5. Fig 1: Rear Axle, Spacers, Spring Plates And U-Bolts
    GM348393Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the U-bolt nuts.
  6. Remove the U-bolts.
  7. Remove the spring spacer, if equipped.
  8. Remove the anchor plate.
    9. Fig 2: Rear Spring Bracket Nut And Bolt
    GM361791Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the rear spring bracket nut and bolt.
    10. Fig 3: Front Spring Bracket Nut And Bolt
    GM361767Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the front spring bracket nut and bolt.
  11. Remove the leaf spring assembly from the vehicle.
    12. NOTE:

    The following step is for replacement the shackle only. The shackle does not have to be replaced if removing the rear leaf to service other chassis items.

  12. Remove the rear leaf spring shackle, if needed. Refer to Rear Spring Shackle Replacement (2500) .
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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