Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Nissan NV3500 HD, 2019 Nissan NV2500 HD, and 2019 Nissan NV1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool. Refer to Adjustment .
- Support the rear final drive assembly with a suitable jack to relieve the tension from the leaf spring.
- The axle weight must be supported, but there should be no compression in the spring.
- Remove the four rear spring U-bolt nuts (A) using power tool and remove the rear spring lower seat (1).
: Front
- Remove the U-bolts and the rear spring upper seat.
- Remove the body plug (A) to accommodate the removal of the rear leaf spring front bolt (LH side only).
: Front
- Remove the rear leaf spring front nut and bolt using power tool.
- Loosen the rear spring to shackle upper nut (A) and bolt.
: Front
- Remove the shackle to frame lower nut and bolt (B).
- Remove the rear leaf spring and shackle as an assembly from the vehicle.
- Remove the rear spring shackle from the rear leaf spring as necessary, using power tool.