Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair

Fig. 6 Exploded view of rear suspension.:

1. Remove shock absorbers, Fig. 6.
2. Remove parking brake cable clips.
3. Remove the U-bolts.
4. Jack up the rear axle slightly to separate it from the leaf spring assemblies.
5. Remove front and rear shackle bolt nuts and drive out rear shackle bolt.
6. Drive out the front shackle bolt and remove the leaf spring assembly rearward.
7. Remove the shackle bolt from the rear springs bracket and remove the shackle.
8. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Torque U-bolts to 49 ft. lbs.
b. Torque shackle bolt nuts to 70-73 ft. lbs.
c. Torque spring pin to 113 ft. lbs.