Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair

1. Raise rear of vehicle until weight is relieved from spring, with tires remaining in contact with floor.

Fig. 5 Leaf Spring U-bolt Removal:

2. Remove U-bolt nuts and the U-bolts, Fig. 8.

Fig. 6 Forward Leaf Spring Mounting:

3. Remove spring to bracket attaching nut and bolt, Fig. 9.

Fig. 7 Rear Leaf Spring Mounting:

4. Remove shackle to bracket attaching nuts and bolts, Fig. 10, then the spring and shackle assembly.
5. Reverse procedure to install.