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REAR SUSPENSION
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
and shock absorber bushing (2) from shock mount
plate (5) (Figure 2).
5. Access from the upper end of the shock absorber (5)
and remove the hex nut (4), shock absorber washer
(3) and shock absorber bushing (2).
6. Compress and remove the shock absorber (5).
Install shock absorber in the reverse order of removal.
Tighten the hex nut (4) till shock absorber bushing (2)
expand to the diameter of shock absorber washer (3).
Removal and installation of the shock absorber is the
same for both sides of the vehicle.
Replace any worn or damaged hardware with new as
required.
Rear Leaf Spring
Tool List Qty.
Wheel Chocks .............................................................4
Jack Stands ................................................................. 4
Floor Jack .................................................................... 1
Wrench, 15 mm ...........................................................1
Insulated Wrench, 1/2” ................................................1
Socket, 15 mm.............................................................1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Torque Wrench ............................................................1
If both leaf springs are to be replaced and the rear axle
is not being removed, it is important to remove and
replace one leaf spring at a time. It is recommended that
leaf springs be replaced in pairs.
Removal
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle in accordance with the
instructions provided in SAFTEY Section.
2. Place a floor jack under the center section of the rear
axle and raise the jack just enough to place a second
set of jack stands under the axle tubes.
3. Remove the two hex nuts (4), shock absorber bush-
ing (2) and shock absorber washer (4) from the U-
bolt (1) on the axle allowing the leaf spring plate (18)
to slide off of the U-bolt (1).
4. Remove the hex head bolts (15) and nuts (11) from
the shackle plates (12) at the rear of the frame.
Remove the flanged bushings (13) and spacers (14)
as well.
5. Remove the hex head bolt (7) and nut (10) from the
forward leaf spring mounting bracket. The leaf spring
(16) can now be removed from the vehicle.
6. Remove the rubber bushing (6) from the leaf spring.
7. Retain the axle bracket (17) and leaf spring plate
(18) removed for future use.
Installation
1. Install the rubber bushing (6) in the end of the leaf
spring (16) and place the leaf spring in the forward
mounting bracket.
2. Install the hex head bolt (7) and nut (10) to secure
the forward end of the leaf spring in the bracket.
3. Apply a commercially available anti-seize compound
to the flanged bushings (13).
4. Install one set of the flanged bushings (13) and
spacer (14) in the rear frame mounting holes.
5. Position the shackle plates (12) over the bushings
and install the hex head bolt (15) and nut (11).
6. Install the remaining pair of flanged bushings (13)
and spacer (14) in the leaf spring (16). Position the
leaf spring between the shackle plates (12) and
install the hex head bolt (15) and nut (11).
7. Align the pin on the leaf spring (16) with the hole in
the axle bracket (17), shock absorber bushing (19)
and shock absorber washer (20). Install the leaf
spring plate (18) on to the U-bolt (1). Secure plate in
place with two hex nuts (4).
8. Tighten the hex nut (3) until shock absorber bushing
(2) expands to the diameter shock absorber
washer(4).
Removal and installation of the shock absorber is the
same for both sides of the vehicle.
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