S10/T10 P/U 2WD V6-4.3L VIN X (1996)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Rear Suspension Leaf Spring
Fig. 1 Rear Suspension. L H Side Down, R H Side Similar
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle and place jack stands under frame side rails to relieve spring load. Support axle assembly.
2. Remove shock absorber.
3. Loosen, but do not remove, spring to shackle attaching nut, Fig. 1.
4. Remove U-bolt attaching nuts, then the U-bolts.
5. Remove shackle to frame attaching nut and bolt. After removing shackle to frame attaching nut and bolt, spring is free to rotate on front
hanger bolt. Use restraining device to prevent rotation.
6. Remove front spring hanger nut and bolt, then the spring.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean axle spring pad and apply a rubber lubricant to the bushing and the spring eye.
2. Using a press install bushing to spring assembly.
3. Install spring assembly to vehicle.