Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000)
5. Remove the nut and bolt from the spring front eye.
6. Remove the nut and bolt that attaches the spring shackle to the rear frame bracket.
7. Remove the spring from the vehicle.
8. Remove the shackle from the spring.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the spring shackle on the spring finger tight.
2. Position the spring on the rear axle pad. Make sure the spring center bolt is inserted in the pad locating hole.
3. Align front spring eye with the bolt hole in the front frame bracket. Install the spring eye bolt and nut and tighten the spring eye nut finger-tight.
4. Align spring shackle eye with the bolt hole in the rear frame bracket. Install the bolt and nut and tighten the spring shackle eye nut finger-tight.
5. Install the spring seat (4x4 only), U-bolts, spring plate and nuts.
6. Tighten the U-bolt nuts to 149 Nm (110 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the wheel and tire assemblies.
8. Remove the support stands from under the frame rails. Lower the vehicle until the springs are supporting the weight of the vehicle.
9. Tighten the spring eye pivot bolt nut and all shackle nuts to 163 Nm (120 ft. lbs.).
