Spring Shackle (C/K Models): Removal
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- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Support the rear axle independently in order to relieve the tension on the leaf springs.
- Loosen the shackle to spring nut.
- Remove the rear bracket bolt, the nut, and the washers from the shackle. See Fig 1 .
- Remove the spring nut, the washers, and the bolt from the shackle. See Fig 1 .
- Remove the shackle from the vehicle.