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Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf )|Rear|Page 5407 > < Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf )|Description and Operation
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Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Rear

1. Raise rear of vehicle until weight is relieved from spring, with tires remaining in contact with floor.

Fig. 5 Leaf Spring U-bolt Removal

2. Remove U-bolt nuts and the U-bolts, Fig. 8.

Fig. 6 Forward Leaf Spring Mounting

3. Remove spring to bracket attaching nut and bolt, Fig. 9.

Fig. 7 Rear Leaf Spring Mounting

4. Remove shackle to bracket attaching nuts and bolts, Fig. 10, then the spring and shackle assembly.
5. Reverse procedure to install.

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