OEM Chevrolet Astro Leaf Spring Shackle

Chevrolet Astro Leaf Spring Shackle Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Shackle, Rear
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  Q: How to service and repair the Leaf Spring Shackle on Chevrolet Astro?

  A: In servicing and repairing the shackle, raise and support the vehicle and support the rear axle first. Once removed, pull out the Leaf Spring in order to spring shackle mounting bolt (N/A) then nut (N/A) followed by the shock absorber lower mounting bolt (N/A) and nut (N/A). Make sure the axle is not swinging from the brake hose or it will become damaged; never to lean on the axle and body at the same time. Lay the car back on its wheels & loosen the rear axle. Please take off the spring shackle mounting nut (N/A) followed by the spring shackle mounting bolt (N/A) and finally the spring shackle. For installation start with installing the spring shackle to the frame and then the spring shackle mounting bolt(N/A). Mount the spring shackle mounting nut (N/A) and torqued to 140 nm (103 ft. Lbs.). Cause the rear axle and drive the lower part of the shock absorber and the mounting bolt will be installed with nut; fix the nut in 107 nm / (79 ft. Lbs). Then, install the Leaf Spring to spring shackle mounting bolt (N/A) and nut (N/A) and tighten the nut at 100 nm (74 ft. Lbs.). Finally, dismantle the rear axle support and lower the vehicle.