Express 2500 V6-4.3L VIN X (2005)
Shackle: Service and Repair
Spring Shackle Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Support the rear axle with a safety stand.
3. Remove the spring shackle (5) to the leaf spring (1) mounting nut and bolt (2).
4. Remove the spring shackle (5) to the frame bracket (4) mounting nut and bolt (3).
5. Remove the spring shackle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the spring shackle (5) to the leaf spring (1) and frame bracket (4).
2. Install the spring shackle (5) to frame bracket (4) mounting nut and bolt (3). Do not tighten the nut.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the spring shackle (5) to the leaf spring (1) mounting nut and bolt (2).
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Tighten the nuts to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove the rear axle support.
5. Lower the vehicle.