REAR SUSPENSION
Read all of Section Band this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
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REAR SUSPENSION
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NOTE
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In the following text, there are references to
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removing/installing bolts etc. Additional hard
ware (nuts, washers etc.) that are removed must always be
installed in their original positions unless otherwise specified.
Non specified torque specifications are as shown in the table
contained in Section "A".
GENERAL
Tool List
Qty. Required
Wheel chocks .............................................................. 4
Jack stands ................................................................. 4
Floor jack .................................................................... 1
Wrench, 1/2" ............................................................... 1
Wrench, 9/16" ............................................................. 1
Wrench, 3/4" ............................................................... 1
Socket, 1 /2", 3/8" drive ................................................ 1
Socket, 9/16", 3/8" drive .............................................. 1
Socket, 9/16", deepwell, 3/8" drive .............................. 1
Extension, 3", 3/8" drive .............................................. 1
Ratchet, 3/8" drive ....................................................... 1
Torque wrench, ft. lbs., 3/8" drive ................................ 1
The rear suspension consists of the rear axle and attach
ments that secure it to the springs and shock absorbers
(Ref Fig. 1 on page N-2). In addition the rear axle is
secured to the rear of the engine by means of a casting
that is bolted to the engine and mounted to the rear axle
with 'U' bolts. This section is confined to the removal and
replacement of the springs and shock absorbers. Rear
axle shaft removal is covered in REAR AXLE section.
Shock Absorber Removal
AwARNINGA
To
reduce the possibility
of personal injury, follow
the lifting procedure in
Section B of this manual. Place wheel chocks in front
and behind the front wheels and check the stability of
the vehicle on the jack stands before starting any
repair procedure. Never work on a vehicle that is sup
ported by a jack alone.
Raise the rear of the vehicle in accordance with the
instructions provided in Section 'B' of this manual and
support the rear of the vehicle on the outer ends of the
rear bumper.
Remove the bottom shock absorber nut (1) (Ref Fig. 1 on
page
N-2).
Compress the shock absorber (2) and remove the top
shock absorber nut (3).
Remove the shock absorber.
Shock Absorber Installation
Shock absorber installation is in the reverse order of dis
assembly except that the shock absorber nuts (1,3) must
be tightened until the shock absorber bushings (4)
expand to the diameter of the shock absorber washer
(5).
Rear Spring Removal
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NOTE
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If both springs are to be replaced and the rear
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axle is not to be removed, it is important to
remove and replace one spring at a time. Springs must be
replaced in sets. Never replace just one.
Remove the bottom shock absorber nut (1) (Ref Fig. 1 on
page N-2).
Place a floor jack under the center section of the rear
axle (6) and raise just enough to place a second set of
jack stands under the axle tubes. With both the rear axle
and the frame supported, the 'U' bolt (7) and the hard
ware (8) can be removed.
Remove the rear spring shackle assembly (9) and the
front spring mounting hardware (10).
Remove the spring (11 ).
Rear Spring Installation
Spring installation is in the reverse order of disassembly.
The shock absorber nuts (1,3) must be tightened until the
shock absorber bushings (4) expand to the diameter of
the shock absorber washer (5) (Ref Fig. 1 on page
N-2).
Tighten the front spring hardware (10) to 21 - 25 ft. lbs.
(28 - 34 Nm) torque.
Tighten all other hardware to 18 - 22 ft. lbs. (24 - 30 Nm)
torque.
REAR AXLE REMOVAL
Tools List
Qty. Required
Lug wrench, 3/4" ......................................................... 1
Impact wrench, 1 /2" drive ............................................ 1
Impact socket, 3/4", 1/2" drive ..................................... 1
Torque wrench, 1 /2" drive, ft. lbs . ................................ 1
Socket, 5/8", 1 /2" drive ................................................ 1
Ratchet, 1 /2" drive ....................................................... 1
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