Rear Suspension Spring Tip Insert - Removal

REMOVAL










1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove both rear tire and wheel assemblies
3. Position a large C-Clamp (3) adjacent to the spring clinch clip (1) and clamp the leaves of the spring together

CAUTION: When working on the front leaf spring clinch clamps finish the front before starting on the rear to prevent personal injury.

4. Use an appropriate pry bar (2) to bend open the spring clinch clip (1)(Figure 1). If necessary, remove the existing spring clinch clip isolators.










5. Use the pry bar (2) to spread apart the leaf (1)(Figure 2). The clearance between the leaves should be enough to remove the old liner (if necessary) and install the replacement liner.










6. If necessary, remove the old spring tip liner (1)(Figure 3).