RAM 50 2WD L4-156 2556cc 2.6L VIN 7 2-bbl (1983)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Leaf Spring Replacement
Fig. 10 Leaf spring rear suspension. Ram 50 & Ram Raider
1. Raise rear of vehicle and position jackstands under frame side rails, then remove wheel and tire assembly. Lower jack and allow vehicle to rest on
jackstands.
2. Disconnect parking brake cable bracket from leaf spring.
3. Disconnect shock absorber from upper and lower mounting.
4. Loosen U-bolt nuts, then raise rear axle housing until axle clears U-bolt seat, and remove U-bolt seat.
5. Remove spring pin from spring front mounting and shackle pin from spring rear mounting, then remove leaf spring assembly.