Rear Spring Shackle Bushing Replacement

Rear Spring Shackle Bushing Replacement

Tools Required

J 21474-01 Control Arm Bushing Service Kit


Removal Procedure

1. Remove the spring shackle. Refer to Spring Shackle Replacement (Spring Shackle Replacement) .
2. Remove the spare tire when servicing the left side bushing.




3. Use a blunt punch to straighten out the bushing flange that comes through the inner frame.




4. Remove the spring shackle bushing using J 21474-01 .



Installation Procedure





1. Install the new spring shackle bushing using J 21474-01 .




2. Pull the spring shackle bushing into the frame rail until the flanged portion of the spring shackle bushing is flush with the rail.




3. Use a blunt punch to stake or flare the spring shackle bushing inner flange.
4. Install the spare tire when servicing the left side bushing.
5. Install the spring shackle. Refer to Spring Shackle Replacement (Spring Shackle Replacement) .