PROCEDURE
REMOVE REAR LOWER SPRING SHACKLE BUSH
Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 rear spring shackle lower bushes from the rear leaf spring assembly LH.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
DISASSEMBLE REAR SPRING ASSEMBLY LH
Secure the rear leaf spring assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.
Using a brass bar and hammer, pry open the 4 spring clips of the rear No. 3 leaf spring.
Note
Do not damage the leaf spring.
Secure the spring with a vise as shown in the illustration.
Remove the nut and center bolt.
except Single Cab:
Remove the 2 rear No. 3 spring spacers.
Remove the rear No. 1 spring spacer.
REMOVE REAR SPRING SILENCER
Remove the 4 rear spring silencers from the leaf spring.
REMOVE REAR SPRING LEAF BUSH
Using SST and a press, remove the rear spring leaf bush from the rear No. 1 spring leaf.