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Repair and Service Manual
B
REAR SUSPENSION
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers
flanged urethane bushings (11) and spacers (10) as
well.
Remove the hex head bolt (3) and nut (5) from the for-
ward leaf spring mounting bracket. The leaf spring (1)
can now be removed from the vehicle.
Rear Spring Installation (Express L6)
Spring installation is in the reverse order of disassembly.
Install the large flanged bushing (2) in the end forward
end of the leaf spring (1) and place the leaf spring in the
forward mounting bracket (Ref Fig. 2).
Fig. 2 Rear Suspension (Express L6)
Install the hex head bolt (3), washer (4) and nut 5) to
secure the forward end of the leaf spring in the bracket.
Install one set of the smaller flanged urethane bushings
(11) and spacer (10) in the rear frame mounting holes.
Position the shackle plates (12) over the bushings and
install the hex head bolt (13) and nut (14).
Install the remaining pair of flanged urethane bushings
(11) and spacer (10) in the leaf spring (1). Position the
leaf spring between the shackle plates (12) and install
the hex head bolt (13) and nut (14).
Align the pin on the leaf spring (1) with the holes in the
leaf spring mounting plates (18 & 22). Install the U-bolts
(21) and four washers (23) then secure in place with the
four hex nuts (24).
Torque all hardware as specified making sure that the
leaf spring pin remains aligned with the holes in the leaf
spring mounting plates.
Front of the Vehicle
22
31
30
28
29
1
11
12
28
27
29
14
29
28
18
5
21
12
11
10
13
30
31
28
29
2
3
4
For Express L6
23
24
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