C 3500 HD Truck 2WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN F (2001)
Shackle: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension
Spring Shackle Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
Support the rear axle independently in order to relieve the tension on the leaf springs.
2. Loosen the shackle to spring nut.
3. Remove the shackle from the following parts:
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The rear bracket bolt
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The nut
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The washers
4. Remove the shackle from the following parts:
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The spring nut
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The washers
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The bolt
5. Remove the shackle from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the shackle to the vehicle.
Important: Do not tighten the fasteners until all the parts have been assembled.
2. Install the shackle to the following parts:
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The spring bolt
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The washers
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The nut
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the shackle to the following parts:
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The rear bracket bolt
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The washers
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The nut
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Tighten the leaf spring to bracket nuts to 415 Nm (306 ft. lbs.).
