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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Upper Spring Seat/Jounce Bumper
    GM855055Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The rear springs are indexed with the colored tag toward the rear of the vehicle. No up/down or side to side orientation is required.
  1. Install the upper spring seat/jounce bumper on the spring.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Coil Spring
    GM855051Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the spring with the spring tag toward the rear of the vehicle, making sure the lower coil is seated into the lower spring seat.
  3. Using the jack stands, raise the rear axle in order to compress the rear springs.
  4. Install the lower shock absorber bolts. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
  5. Reposition the rear brake hoses in the axle brackets.
  6. Install the U-clips to secure the brake hoses.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
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