Leaf Spring Assembly: Removal
- Raise the vehicle on a hoist and support the rear axle independently to relieve tension on the leaf springs.
- Disconnect leaf spring (10) from the rear hanger (25). Loosen, but do not remove the spring-to-shackle nut and bolt.
- Remove nut and bolt securing the shackle to the rear hanger (25).
- Remove nut and bolt securing the leaf spring (10) to the front hanger (18).
- Disconnect leaf spring (10) from the front hanger (18).
- Remove nut and bolt securing the shackle to the leaf spring.
- Disconnect shackle (6) from the leaf spring (10).
- Remove nuts (22), and washers (21).
- Remove rear stabilizer anchor (36) (if equipped), anchor plate, spacers, shims, and the auxiliary spring (32) (if equipped).
- Remove U-bolts (8).
- Remove leaf spring from the vehicle.