GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Chevrolet
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2005
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Colorado Pickup - 2WD
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Suspension
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Rear Suspension
🢒 Rear Spring Shackle Bushing Replacement
Tools Required
J 21474-01
Control Arm Bushing Service Kit
Removal Procedure
Remove the spring shackle. Refer to
Spring Shackle Replacement
.
Remove the spare tire when servicing the left side bushing.
Use a blunt punch to straighten out the bushing flange that comes through the inner frame.
Remove the spring shackle bushing using
J 21474-01
.
Installation Procedure
Install the new spring shackle bushing using
J 21474-01
.
Pull the spring shackle bushing into the frame rail until the flanged portion of the spring shackle bushing is flush with the rail.
Use a blunt punch to stake or flare the spring shackle bushing inner flange.
Install the spare tire when servicing the left side bushing.
Install the spring shackle. Refer to
Spring Shackle Replacement
.