Astro Van L AWD V6-4.3L VIN W (1996)
Fig. 8 Multi-leaf Spring Removal
MULTIPLE LEAF
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove shock absorber.
3. Remove U-bolt and lower plate nuts and flat washers, Fig. 8. If equipped with a stabilizer shaft, it will be necessary to remove lower nuts, washers
and anchor block.
4. Swing stabilizer shaft down to obtain clearance when lowering axle assembly.
5. Remove shackle nut and bolt.
6. Remove spring from rear shackle, Fig. 8.
7. Remove front hanger nut.
8. Remove spring from front hanger.
9. Reverse procedure to install.
