Upper and Lower Auxiliary Spring Bracket

Figures 1, 1A, 2 and 2A

Tools Required:
J35778 Rear Leaf Spring Compressor
J37956 Auxiliary Spring Compressor

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

NOTICE:
DO NOT USE SILICONE LUBRICANTS ON OR NEAR THE AUXILIARY SPRING. THESE MATERIALS MAY DAMAGE OR DETERIORATE RUBBER COMPONENTS.

1. Auxiliary spring using J37956, refer to "Auxiliary Spring" procedure In this bulletin.

2. Scribe strut to knuckle position.

3. Auxiliary spring lower bracket at rod.


4. Jack pad.

5. Install J35778 to rear leaf spring.





Fully compress rear leaf spring using J35778, do not remove spring or retention plates. (Refer to Figure 3 and 4)

6. Auxiliary spring upper bracket at strut/knuckle.

INSTALL OR CONNECT

I . Auxiliary spring upper bracket to strut/knuckle.

- Align scribe marks to ensure proper alignment.

Tighten

- Nuts to 180 N-m (133 lb.ft.)

2. Remove J35778 from rear leaf spring.

3. Jack pad.

Tighten

- Bolts to 25 N-m (18 lb.ft.)

4. Auxiliary spring lower bracket to rod.

Tighten

- Nuts to 46 N-m (34 lb.ft.).

5. Auxiliary spring using J37956, refer to "Auxiliary Spring" procedure in this bulletin.