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Leaf Spring Assembly: Removal

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