S15/T15 Sonoma P/U 2WD L4-2.2L VIN 5 Flex Fuel (2001)
Shackle: Service and Repair
Spring Shackle Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the fuel tank (2-door utilities only).
3. Remove the EVAP canister (2-door utilities only), if necessary.
4. Remove the spare tire, if necessary.
5. Disconnect rear exhaust hangers and lower exhaust system, if necessary.
6. Support the rear axle.
7. Remove the frame to spring shackle mounting nut and bolt.
8. Remove the leaf spring to spring shackle mounting nut and bolt.
9. Remove the spring shackle from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the spring shackle to the vehicle.
2. Install the spring shackle to leaf spring mounting bolt and nut.
Do not tighten the nut.
3. Install the frame to the spring shackle mounting bolt and nut.
Do not tighten the nut.
