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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the leaf spring from the vehicle. Refer to Spring Leaf Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 3267  Size: SH
  3. Remove the bushing from the spring assembly. Press the spring bushing from the spring in an arbor press.
  4. Clean the spring eye of any remaining parts of the bushing.
  5. Remove any burrs from the spring eye that could cause the new bushing to bind when the bushing is installed.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 3268  Size: SH
  1. Apply rubber lubricant to the bushing (1). Apply lubricant to the spring eye (2).

  2. Object Number: 3267  Size: SH
  3. Install the bushing to the spring assembly. Press the bushing into the spring using an arbor press.
  4. Install the leaf spring to the vehicle. Refer to Spring Leaf Replacement .