FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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DRW

REMOVAL - (DRW)
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Support the rear axle.





3. Remove the U-bolt and spring plate (Fig. 3).
4. Remove the spring from the front spring bracket (Fig. 3).
5. Remove the rear spring with the spring shackle from the spring bracket (Fig. 3).
6. Lower the rear axle and remove the rear spring.
7. Remove the spring shackle from the spring (if needed) (Fig. 3).

INSTALLATION - (DRW)

NOTE: Larger spring bushing goes toward the front.

1. Install the spring shackle to the spring (if removed) (Fig. 3). Tighten to 185 Nm (136 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the spring to the front spring bracket (Fig. 3). Tighten to 185 Nm (136 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the spring to the rear spring bracket (Fig. 3). Tighten to 185 Nm (136 ft. lbs.).
4. Raise the rear axle and attach the spring plate and U-bolts (Fig. 3). Tighten to 170 Nm (125 ft. lbs.).
5. Lower the vehicle.