Shackle: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Support the rear axle.
3. Remove the spare tire on pickups and 4 door utility models, if necessary.
4. Disconnect rear exhaust hangers and lower exhaust system, it necessary.
5. Remove the fuel tank on 2 door utility models. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement (Pickup) or Fuel Tank Replacement (2-Door Utility) or Fuel Tank Replacement (4-Door Utility) in Powertrain Management
6. Remove the EVAP canister on 2 door utility models, if necessary. Refer to Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Replacement (Pickup) or Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Replacement (Utility) in Powertrain Management
7. Remove the following parts:
- The frame to spring shackle nut
- The washers
- The frame to spring shackle bolt
8. Remove the following parts:
- The spring shackle to leaf spring nut
- The washers
- The spring shackle to leaf spring bolt
9. Remove the shackle from the vehicle.


Installation Procedure





1. Install the spring shackle to the vehicle.
2. Install the following parts:
- The spring shackle to the leaf spring bolt
- The washers
- The spring shackle to the leaf spring nut Do not tighten the nut.
3. Install the following parts:
- The frame to the spring shackle bolt
- The washers
- The frame to the spring shackle nut Do not tighten the nut.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





4. Support the axle so that there is a distance of 164 mm to 176 mm (6.46 inch to 6.94 inch) between the axle tube and the metal surface of the bumper bracket (1).
- Tighten the spring shackle nuts to 122 Nm (89 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the EVAP canister on 2 door utility models, if necessary. Refer to Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Replacement (Pickup) or Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Replacement (Utility) in Powertrain Management
6. Install the fuel tank on 2 door utility models. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement (Pickup) or Fuel Tank Replacement (2-Door Utility) or Fuel Tank Replacement (4-Door Utility) in Powertrain Management
7. Raise exhaust system and connect rear exhaust hangers, if necessary.
8. Install the spare tire on pickups and 4 door utility models, it necessary.
9. Remove rear axle support.
10. Lower the vehicle.