Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Rear

Fig. 5 Leaf Spring U-bolt Removal:




Fig. 6 Forward Leaf Spring Mounting:




Fig. 7 Rear Leaf Spring Mounting:





1. Raise rear of vehicle until weight is relieved from spring, with tires remaining in contact with floor.
2. Remove U-bolt nuts and the U-bolts, Fig. 7.
3. Remove spring-to-bracket attaching nut and bolt, Fig. 8.
4. Remove shackle-to-bracket attaching nuts and bolts, Fig. 9, then the spring and shackle assembly.
5. Reverse procedure to install.