Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the leaf spring assembly from vehicle. Refer to
Leaf Spring Replacement
.
- Remove the bushing from
the leaf spring using the following procedure:
3.1. | Place the leaf spring in a press. |
3.2. | Press the bushing out. |
3.3. | Clean the spring bushing bore of any foreign or old bushing material. |
Installation Procedure
- Apply rubber lubricant
to the bushing (1) and spring eye (2).
- Install the bushing to the leaf spring.
2.1. | Place the leaf spring in a press. |
2.2. | Press the bushing into the spring. |
- Install the leaf spring assembly to the vehicle. Refer to
Leaf Spring Replacement
.
- Remove the safety stands.
- Lower the vehicle.