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Leaf Spring: Installation

  1. Install the leaf spring to the vehicle.
  2. Install the leaf spring to the front bracket mounting bolt and nut. DO NOT tighten the nut. See Figure.
  3. Install the leaf spring to shackle mounting bolt and nut. DO NOT tighten the nut. See Figure.
  4. Rotate the anchor plate to the proper position.
  5. Install the leaf spring U-bolts. See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Torquing U-bolt & Anchor Plate In Sequence
    G00137995Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the leaf spring U-bolt retaining nuts; Then tighten the leaf spring U-bolt retaining nuts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  7. Raise the axle support so that there is a distance of 170 mm plus or minus 6 mm (6.7 in. plus 0.24 in.) between the axle tube and the metal surface of the bumper bracket (1). See Fig 2.
    Fig 2: Installing Leaf Spring To Front Axle Nuts
    G00137996Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Tighten the leaf spring to front bracket mounting nut.
  9. Tighten the leaf spring to spring shackle mounting nut.
  10. Remove axle support.
  11. Install muffler, if necessary.
  12. Install the spare tire, if necessary.
  13. Install the EVAP canister on 2-Door utility models (except the ZR2).
  14. Install the fuel tank (except Crew Cab and ZR2 models).
  15. Lower the vehicle.
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