Shackle Replacement
Spring Shackle ReplacementRemoval Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Support the rear axle.
3. Remove the spare tire.
4. Disconnect rear exhaust hangers and lower exhaust system, if necessary.
5. Remove the following parts:
- The frame to spring shackle nut
- The washers
- The frame to spring shackle bolt
6. Remove the following parts:
- The spring shackle to leaf spring nut
- The washers
- The spring shackle to leaf spring bolt
7. Remove the spring shackle from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the spring shackle to the vehicle.
2. Install the following parts:
- The spring shackle to the leaf spring bolt
- The washers
- The spring shackle to the leaf spring nut
Do not tighten the nut.
3. Install the following parts:
- The frame to the spring shackle bolt
- The washers
- The frame to the spring shackle nut
Do not tighten the nut.
4. Support the axle so that there is a distance of 164 mm to 176 mm (6.46 in to 6.94 in) between the axle tube and the metal surface of the bumper bracket (1).
Tighten
Tighten the spring shackle nuts to 122 N.m (89 lb ft).
5. Raise exhaust system and connect rear exhaust hangers, if necessary.
6. Install the spare tire.
7. Remove rear axle support.
8. Lower the vehicle.