GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 1999 🢒 GMC K Sierra - 4WD 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Rear Suspension 🢒 Spring Shackle Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    2. Object Number: 361791 Size: SH
  2. Remove the leaf spring assembly from vehicle. Refer to Leaf Spring Replacement .
  3. Remove the shackle nut and the bolt from the spring.

Installation

    Object Number: 361791 Size: SH
  1. Install the shackle to the spring.
  2. Install the shackle nut and bolt to the spring.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the shackle nut to 95 N·m (70 lb ft).

  3. Install the leaf spring assembly to the vehicle. Refer to Leaf Spring Replacement .
  4. Remove the safety stands.
  5. Lower the vehicle.