Spring Shackle: Removal
NOTE:
Numbers in parenthesis refer to components and procedures identified in illustrations.
- Raise vehicle on a hoist and support the rear independently to relieve tension on the leaf spring.
- Loosen the shackle to spring nut (12). See Figure and Figure .
- Remove the shackle (18) to the rear bracket bolt (17), the nut (15) and the washers (16). See Figure and Figure.
- Remove the shackle to spring nut (12), the washers (13), and the bolt (14).
- Remove the shackle (18) from the vehicle.