Removal Procedure
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- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Support the rear axle independently in order to relieve the tension on the leaf springs.
- Remove the trailer hitch, if equipped. Refer to Trailer Hitch Replacement .
- Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement (1500 LWB - 117.3L (31 gal) Tank + E85) , Fuel Tank Replacement (1500 SWB - 98.4L (26 gal) Tank) , Fuel Tank Replacement (1500 SWB - 98.4L (26 gal) Tank + E85) , Fuel Tank Replacement (2500 LWB - 4.35L (11.5 gal) Tank Rear) , Fuel Tank Replacement (1500 LWB - 117.3L (31 gal) Tank) , Fuel Tank Replacement (2500 LWB - 98.4L (26 gal) Tank Front) .
- Remove the U-bolt nuts.
- Remove the U-bolts.
- Remove the spring spacer, if equipped.
- Remove the anchor plate.
- Remove the rear spring bracket nut and bolt.
- Remove the front spring bracket nut and bolt.
- Remove the leaf spring assembly from the vehicle.
- Remove the rear leaf spring shackle, if needed. Refer to Rear Spring Shackle Replacement (2500) .
NOTE:
The following step is for replacement the shackle only. The shackle does not have to be replaced if removing the rear leaf to service other chassis items.