2500 4x2 Pickup L6-359 5.9L DSL Turbo (1994)
With the axle springs removed from the truck, inspect the right and left Coil spring towers for cracks as shown in Figure 6.
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Trucks with a crack in either coil spring tower must have the cracked tower(s) replaced and a reinforcement bracket installed. Continue with Section
"C - Replace Front Suspension Coil Spring Tower(s)."
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Trucks with NO cracks in either coil spring tower, continue with Section "D Install Front Suspension Coil Spring Tower Reinforcement Brackets."
C. Replace Front Suspension Coil Spring Tower(s)
NOTE:
Only those trucks that have cracked spring tower(s), as determined by the inspection in Section "B", require replacement. Very few trucks are
expected to require coil spring tower replacement.
IMPORTANT:
All welding must be performed by a qualified welder.
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When replacing the left coil spring tower, perform the following steps to gain access for welding:
a.
Remove the left side battery from the vehicle.