Rear Suspension Leaf Spring

Fig. 5 Rear Suspension (Left Side):

REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle and place jack stands under frame side rails to relieve spring load. Support axle assembly.
2. On 1988-93 models, remove shock absorber.
3. Loosen, but do not remove, spring to shackle attaching nut, Fig. 5.
4. Remove U-bolt attaching nuts, then the U-bolts.
5. Remove shackle to frame attaching nut and bolt. After removal of shackle to frame attaching nut and bolt, spring is free to rotate on front hanger bolt. Use restraining device to prevent rotation.
6. Remove front spring hanger nut and bolt, then the spring.

BUSHING
1. Remove spring assembly.
2. Place spring in press and press out bushing.

INSTALLATION
1. Clean axle spring pad and apply a rubber lubricant to the bushing and the spring eye.
2. Using a press install bushing to spring assembly.
3. Install spring assembly to vehicle.