Rear Spring

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Dodge Sprinter. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Shock Absorber, Bolt And Rear Axle

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Raise and support the vehicle.
Support the rear axle (4).
Remove the lower shock bolts (3).

Fig 2: Exploded View Of Rear Spring Components
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Remove the U-bolt (3) and spring plate (4).
Remove the nut (1) and bolt (11) for the spring (2) from the front spring bracket.
Remove the rear of the spring nut (5) and bolt (6) with the spring shackle (8) from the spring bracket.
Lower the rear axle (10) and remove the rear spring (2).
Remove the spring shackle (8) from the spring (2) (if needed).