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Leaf Spring Replacement (1500)




Leaf Spring Replacement (1500)

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Support the rear axle independently in order to relieve the tension on the leaf springs.

3. Remove the trailer hitch, if equipped. Refer to Trailer Hitch Replacement (Heavy Duty) Trailer Hitch Replacement (Light Duty) .

4. If servicing the left side left spring, remove the fuel tank.

* For those vehicle equipped with the 4.3L, refer to Fuel Tank Replacement (Extended Cab w/26 Gal Tank) Removal and ReplacementFuel Tank Replacement (Regular Cab w/26 Gal Tank) Removal and ReplacementFuel Tank Replacement (Regular Cab w/34 Gal Tank) Removal and Replacement.

* For those vehicles equipped with the 4.8L/5.3L/6.0L/6.2L/7.0L, refer to Fuel Tank Replacement (25 Ext/Crew Cab With 26 Gal Tank) Removal and ReplacementFuel Tank Replacement (15 Reg/Ext/Crew Cab w/34 Gal Tank) Removal and ReplacementFuel Tank Replacement (Cab/Chassis - Rear) Removal and ReplacementFuel Tank Replacement (Cab/Chassis - Front) Removal and ReplacementFuel Tank Replacement (15 Ext/Crew Cab With 26 Gal Tank) Removal and ReplacementFuel Tank Replacement (35 Reg/Ext/Crew Cab With 34 Gal Tank) Removal and ReplacementFuel Tank Replacement (15 Rec Cab With 26 Gal Tank) Removal and ReplacementFuel Tank Replacement (15/25 Reg/Ext/Crw Cab With 34 Gal Tnk) Removal and Replacement.





5. Remove the U-bolt nuts.

6. Remove the U-bolts and discard. Replace with NEW only.

7. Remove the spring spacer.

8. Remove the anchor plate.

9. Remove the rear leaf spring shackle bolts and nuts. Refer to Rear Spring Shackle Replacement (1500 Series) Service and RepairRear Spring Shackle Replacement (2500/3500 Series) Service and Repair.





10. Remove the front bolt and nuts.

11. Remove the leaf spring assembly from the vehicle.

Note:
The following step is for replacement the shackle only. The shackle does not have to be replaced if removing the rear leaf to service other chassis or suspension components items.

12. Remove the rear leaf spring shackle, if needed. Refer to Rear Spring Shackle Replacement (1500 Series) Service and RepairRear Spring Shackle Replacement (2500/3500 Series) Service and Repair.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the leaf spring assembly to the vehicle.





2. Install the front bolt and nuts but do not tighten.

3. Install the rear leaf spring hanger to shackle nut and bolt.





Note:
Do not reuse the U-bolts.

4. Install the spring spacer, if equipped.

5. Install the U-bolts.

6. Raise the rear axle until it touches the leaf spring and applies light compression to the leaf spring.

7. Install the anchor plate.

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

8. Install the U-bolt nuts and tighten the U-bolts in a criss-cross sequence to 100 Nm (74 lb ft).

9. Tighten the front rear spring mounting nut to:

* First Pass, 170 Nm (125 lb ft)

* Final Pass, plus 48 degrees

10. Tighten the rear leaf spring hanger to shackle nut and bolt to 90 Nm (70 lb ft).

11. If left side left spring was serviced, install the fuel tank.

* For those vehicle equipped with the 4.3L, refer to Fuel Tank Replacement (Extended Cab w/26 Gal Tank) Removal and ReplacementFuel Tank Replacement (Regular Cab w/26 Gal Tank) Removal and ReplacementFuel Tank Replacement (Regular Cab w/34 Gal Tank) Removal and Replacement.

* For those vehicles equipped with the 4.8L/5.3L/6.0L/6.2L/7.0L, refer to Fuel Tank Replacement (25 Ext/Crew Cab With 26 Gal Tank) Removal and ReplacementFuel Tank Replacement (15 Reg/Ext/Crew Cab w/34 Gal Tank) Removal and ReplacementFuel Tank Replacement (Cab/Chassis - Rear) Removal and ReplacementFuel Tank Replacement (Cab/Chassis - Front) Removal and ReplacementFuel Tank Replacement (15 Ext/Crew Cab With 26 Gal Tank) Removal and ReplacementFuel Tank Replacement (35 Reg/Ext/Crew Cab With 34 Gal Tank) Removal and ReplacementFuel Tank Replacement (15 Rec Cab With 26 Gal Tank) Removal and ReplacementFuel Tank Replacement (15/25 Reg/Ext/Crw Cab With 34 Gal Tnk) Removal and Replacement.

12. Install the trailer hitch, if equipped. Refer to Trailer Hitch Replacement (Heavy Duty) Trailer Hitch Replacement (Light Duty) .

13. Remove the rear axle support.

14. Remove the safety stands.

15. Lower the vehicle.

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