RAM 3500 Truck 2WD V10-8.0L VIN W (1997)
NOTE: To remove front eye bolt on left side spring fuel tank must be removed, refer to Powertrain Management.
4. Remove spring from vehicle.
5. Remove shackle from spring.
INSTALLATION
1. Install shackle on rear spring eye and install bolt and nut.
2. Position spring on axle shaft tube so spring center bolt is inserted into the locating hole in the axle tube spring pad or spacer.
3. Align spring front eye with bolt hole in the front bracket. Install the eye pivot bolt and nut.
4. Align shackle eye with bolt hole in rear bracket. Install bolt and nut.
5. Tighten the spring front and rear eye pivot bolt snug do not torque.
6. Install spring clamp bolts and the retaining nuts.
7. Align the auxiliary spring with the primary spring if equipped. Tighten the nuts until they force the plate flush against the axle tube.
8. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle so that the weight is being supported by the tires.
9. Tighten the spring clamp retaining nuts to specifications
10. Tighten spring front and rear eye pivot bolt nuts and shackle eye to specifications.