GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Object Number: 1693884  Size: MF

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Place a suitable support under the equalizing beam.

1

Rear Spring Travel Limiting Link Clip to Saddle Nut (Qty: 2)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tip
Remove the spring limiting link clip nuts from the suspension bracket.

Tighten
129 N·m (95 lb ft)

2

Rear Spring Travel Limiting Link Clip

Tip
Remove the clip from the link.

3

Rear Spring Travel Limiting Link to Auxiliary Spring Contact Plate Nut

Tip
Remove the nut from the auxiliary spring bracket.

Tighten
68 N·m (50 lb ft)

4

Rear Spring Travel Limiting Link to Auxiliary Spring Contact Plate Bolt

Tip
Remove the bolt from the limiting link and spring bracket.

5

Rear Spring Travel Limiting Link

Important: The sewn area of the limiting link must be installed facing away from the saddle and equalizing beam.

Tip
Remove the limiting link from the vehicle.