Leaf Spring

Spring

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. Install new parts with the same part number or an equivalent part if installation is necessary. Do not use an installation part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.





3. Support the rear axle with a suitable Jack.





4. Remove the U-bolt retaining nuts and remove the U-bolts.





5. Remove the rear spring upper plate.





6. Remove the nut and bolt from the rear spring front hanger bracket.





7. Remove the lower nut and bolt from the rear spring shackle bracket. Remove the rear spring assembly.





8. Remove the nut and bolt from the rear spring shackle assembly and remove the rear spring shackle.
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure, using new fasteners.
When installing the leaf spring-to-front spring hanger bracket bolt, refer to Specifications for the correct torque value.