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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the leaf spring assembly from vehicle. Refer to LEAF SPRING REPLACEMENT  .
  3. Remove the bushing from the leaf spring using the following procedure:
    1. Place the leaf spring in a press.
    2. Press the bushing out.
    3. Clean the spring bushing bore of any foreign or old bushing material.
    Fig 1: Removing Bushing From Leaf Spring
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