Removal Procedure
- Remove the spring assembly from the vehicle. Refer to
Leaf Spring Replacement
.
- Remove the bushing from the spring assembly.
Press the spring bushing from the spring in an arbor press.
- Clean the spring eye of any remaining parts of the bushing.
- Remove any burrs from the spring eye that could cause the new
bushing to bind when the bushing is installed.
Installation Procedure
- Apply rubber lubricant to the bushing (2).
- Apply lubricant to the spring eye (1).
- Install the bushing to the spring assembly. Press
the bushing into the spring using an arbor press.
- Install the spring assembly to the vehicle. Refer to
Leaf Spring Replacement
.