Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Support the rear axle at ride height.
- Remove the shackle nut and the bolt from the frame.
- Remove the shackle nut and the bolt from the spring.
- Remove the shackle assembly from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the shackle assembly to the spring.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the shackle nut and bolt to the spring. Do not tighten.
- Install the shackle nut and bolt to the frame. Do not tighten.
- Remove the rear axle support.
- Lower the vehicle.
- With the vehicle at trim height, tighten the rear shackle nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the rear shackle nuts to 85 N·m (63 lb ft).