W250 3/4 Ton Pickup 4WD V8-318 5.2L VIN R 4-bbl (1982)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Front
1. Raise vehicle until weight is removed from springs, then support spring using suitable jack.
2. Remove nuts, lock washers, U-bolts and U-bolt seat securing spring to axle.
3. Remove spring shackle attaching bolts, shackles and spring front eye bolt.
4. Remove spring from vehicle.
5. Reverse procedure to install.