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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 375 (REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLEAF SPRING REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION 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, left side only. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement (1500 SWB - 98.4L (26 gal) Tank) or Fuel Tank Replacement (1500 LWB - 117.3L (31 gal) Tank) or Fuel Tank Replacement (1500 SWB - 98.4L (26 gal) Tank + E85) or Fuel Tank Replacement (1500 LWB - 117.3L (31 gal) Tank + E85) or Fuel Tank Replacement (2500 LWB - 98.4L (26 gal) Tank-Front) or Fuel Tank Replacement (2500 LWB - 43.5L (11.5 gal) Tank-Rear) .
    5. Fig 1: View Of Rear Axle, Spacers, Spring Plates & U-Bolts
    GM348393Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the U-bolt nuts.
  6. Remove the U-bolts and discard.
  7. Remove the spring spacer.
  8. Remove the anchor plate.
  9. Remove the rear leaf spring shackle bolts and nuts. Refer to Spring Shackle Replacement (2500) .
    10. Fig 2: View Of Front Spring Bracket Nut & Bolt
    GM361767Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the front bolt and nuts.
  11. Remove the leaf spring assembly from the vehicle.
    12. IMPORTANT: 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 or suspension components items.
  12. Remove the rear leaf spring shackle, if needed. Refer to Spring Shackle Replacement (2500) .
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