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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TAHOE BASE, 4.8 CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 463 (REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLEAF SPRING REPLACEMENT (2500 SERIES)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 C

Installation Procedure

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Front Spring Bracket Nut And Bolt
    GM361767Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the leaf spring assembly to the vehicle.
  2. Install the front bolt and nuts but do not tighten.
  3. Install the rear leaf spring hanger to shackle nut and bolt.
    4. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  4. Tighten the rear leaf spring front nut and to :
    • First Pass: 170 N.m (125 lb ft)
    • Final Pass: plus 48 degrees
  5. Tighten the rear leaf spring shackle nut and bolt to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).
    6. Fig 2: Anchor Plate U-Bolts
    GM2253054Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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