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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Support the rear axle independently in order to relieve the tension on the leaf springs.
  3. Disconnect the rear park brake cable. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side or to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side .
  4. Remove the absorber lower mounting nut and bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
  5. Remove the trailer hitch if equipped. Refer to Trailer Hitch Replacement .

  6. Object Number: 941629  Size: SH
  7. Remove the U-bolt nuts.
  8. Remove the anchor plate.
  9. Remove the U-bolts.
  10. Discard the U-bolts, nuts, and washers.


    Object Number: 941646  Size: SH
  11. Remove the rear spring hanger bracket nut and bolt.

  12. Object Number: 941641  Size: SH
  13. Remove the front spring bracket bolt.

  14. Object Number: 941584  Size: SH
  15. Remove the leaf spring assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 941584  Size: SH
  1. Install the leaf spring assembly to the vehicle.

  2. Object Number: 941641  Size: SH
  3. Install the front spring hanger bracket bolt.
  4. Install the front spring hanger bracket nut.

  5. Object Number: 941646  Size: SH
  6. Install the rear spring hanger bracket bolt.
  7. Install the rear spring hanger bracket nut.

  8. Object Number: 941629  Size: SH

    Important: Do not reuse the U-bolts.

  9. Install the new U-bolts.
  10. Install the anchor plate.
  11. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  12. Install new U-bolt washers and nuts.
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the U-bolt nuts to 76 N·m (56 lb ft).

  14. Install the absorber lower mounting nut and bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
  15. Install the trailer hitch, if equipped. Refer to Trailer Hitch Replacement .
  16. Connect the rear park brake cable. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side or to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side .
  17. Remove the rear axle support.
  18. Lower the vehicle.
  19. With the vehicle weight on the tires and wheels, tighten the front hanger and rear shackle nut.
  20. Tighten

        • Tighten the front hanger bracket nut to 125 N·m (92 lb ft).
        • Tighten the rear shackle nut to 85 N·m (63 lb ft).