S10/T10 Blazer 4WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
Shackle: Service and Repair
Shackle Replacement
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
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Raise the vehicle on a hoist and support the rear axle.
1. Frame from shackle nut, washers, and frame bolt.
2. Shackle from spring nut, washers, and bolt.
3. Shackle from the vehicle.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Shackle to the vehicle.
2. Shackle to spring bolt with washers and nut.
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Do not tighten.
3. Frame to shackle bolt with washers and nut.
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Do not tighten.
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Support the axle in such a way that there is a distance of 170 mm +/- 6 mm (6.7-inch + 0.24-inch) between the axle tube and the bumper
bracket metal surface.
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Tighten rear shackle nuts to 122 Nm (89 ft. lbs.).
