Rear Suspension Spring Tip Insert - Installation

INSTALLATION










1. With the prybar still inserted between the leaves, install a new spring tip liner onto the leaf.
2. Firmly seat the spring tip liner onto the leaf. A C-Clamp (1) can be used to compress the adjacent leaves together (Figure 1) which will seat the liner retaining pin into the hole.

NOTE: The spring tip liner is properly installed when the retaining pin is pointing toward the pavement and the wear pad is contacting the leaf spring.











3. Apply a small amount of lubricant oil onto the tip liner wear pad.
4. Install all the spring tip liners.
5. Place one spring clinch clip isolator (1) onto the outboard side of the spring clinch clip (Figure 2) and one isolator on the inboard side of the spring clinch clip.










6. Using large adjustable pliers (2) , close the spring clinch clip (1) until the isolator contacts the leaf spring (Figure 3).

CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to close the spring clinch clip. Damage to the isolator may result.

7. Use an appropriate pry bar to bend open the spring clinch clip. If necessary, remove the existing spring clinch clip isolators.
8. Repeat procedure for the other side of the vehicle.
9. Install the tire wheel assemblies.
10. Lower the vehicle.