Leaf Spring

Rear Spring Shackle Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).




2. Support the rear axle at ride height.
3. Remove the shackle nut and the bolt from the frame.
4. Remove the shackle nut and the bolt from the spring.
5. Remove the shackle assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the shackle assembly to the spring.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the shackle nut and bolt to the spring. Do not tighten.
3. Install the shackle nut and bolt to the frame. Do not tighten.
4. Remove the rear axle support.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. With the vehicle at trim height, tighten the rear shackle nuts.

Tighten the rear shackle nuts to 85 Nm (63 lb ft).