Shackle: Service and Repair

Spring Shackle Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Support the rear axle.
3. Remove the leaf spring to spring shackle mounting bolt and nut.





4. Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt and nut.

Notice: Do not let the axle hang by the brake hose. Damage to the hose may occur. Always support the axle and the body separately.

5. Lower the rear axle.





6. Remove the spring shackle mounting nut.
7. Remove the spring shackle mounting bolt and the spring shackle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the spring shackle to the frame.
2. Install the spring shackle mounting bolt.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the spring shackle mounting nut.
- Tighten the spring shackle mounting nut to 140 Nm (103 ft. lbs.).
4. Raise the rear axle.





5. Install the lower shock absorber mounting bolt and nut.
- Tighten the lower shock absorber mounting nut to 107 Nm (79 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the leaf spring to spring shackle mounting bolt and nut.
- Tighten the leaf spring to spring shackle mounting nut to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
7. Remove the rear axle support.
8. Lower the vehicle.