Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle. Support
the vehicle with suitable safety stands. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
Support the rear axle independently in order to relieve the tension
on the leaf springs.
- Loosen the shackle to spring nut.
- Remove the shackle from the following parts:
- Remove the shackle from the following parts:
- Remove the shackle from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the shackle to
the vehicle.
Important: Do not tighten the fasteners until all the parts have been assembled.
- Install the shackle to the following parts:
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the shackle
to the following parts:
Tighten
| • | Tighten the leaf spring to bracket nuts to 415 N·m
(306 lb ft).
|
| • | Tighten the leaf spring to shackle nut to 213 N·m
(157 lb ft).
|
| • | Tighten the shackle to bracket nuts 213 N·m (157 lb ft).
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- Adjust the spring height
between the top surface of the axle jounce pad (3) and the bottom
surface of the frame jounce bracket (6).
