How Do You Replace A Leaf Spring In A Chevy Avalanche?
Replacing the leaf springs on a Chevy Avalanche is almost identical to performing the same operation on a Chevy Silverado. A confident novice can replace the leaf springs on a Chevy Avalanche; you just need a torque wrench, an extra wrench to counter hold and jack stands or ramps to support the truck. Raise and support your Chevy Avalanche. This requires jack stands, a hydraulic lift, ramps or a similar apparatus intended to support a vehicle while you work beneath it. Never work underneath a vehicle supported only by a jack. Support the rear axle independently of the lift and support in Step 1. This is intended only to relieve the tension on the leaf springs, not to support any of the vehicle’s weight. Disconnect or remove the real time damping sensors and trailer hitch if your vehicle has them. If you’re working on the left side leaf springs you’ll also need to disconnect the fuel tank. Next, unbolt and remove the U-bolt nuts and the U-bolts themselves. Remove the spring spacer and a
