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Special Tools

Figure 2 and 2A

Tool Required:

J 35778    Rear Leaf Spring Compressor

J 37956

Auxiliary Spring Compressor

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

1.

Raise vehicle, refer to General Information (Section 0A).

2.

Tire and wheel assembly, refer to Tires and Wheels (Section 3E).

3.

Scribe strut to knuckle.

4.

Jack pad.

5.

Install J 35778 to rear leaf spring.

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Fully compress rear leaf spring with J 35778, do not remove leaf spring or retention plates.

6.

Auxiliary spring using J 37956, refer to "Auxiliary Spring".

7.

Front rod at knuckle.

8.

Brake hose bracket, caliper, and rotor, refer to Disc Brake Caliper Assembly (Section 5B9).

9.

ABS electrical harness, if ABS equipped.

10.

Hub and bearing assembly.

11.

Trailing arm from knuckle.

12.

Strut/upper auxiliary spring bracket/stabilizer shaft bracket (if equipped) from knuckle.

13.

Knuckle.

INSTALL OR CONNECT

1.

Knuckle.

2.

Strut/upper auxiliary spring bracket/stabilizer shaft bracket (if equipped) to knuckle.

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Hand start nuts only.

3.

Front rod to knuckle and snug bolt.

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Use GM thread locker, P/N 1052624.

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Do not tighten bolt at this time.

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