Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the leaf spring assembly to the vehicle.
- Install the front spring hanger bracket bolt.
- Install the front spring hanger bracket nut.
- Install the rear spring hanger bracket bolt.
- Install the rear spring hanger bracket nut.
Important: Do not reuse the U-bolts.
- Install the spring spacer.
- Install the U-bolts.
- Install the anchor plate.
- Install the U-bolt nuts.
- For 15 series without rear wheel steering tighten the U-bolt nuts to 72 N.m (53 ft lbs).
- For 15 series extended cab and with rear wheel steering tighten the U-bolts to 150 N.m (110 ft lbs)
- For all 25 series pick-up tighten the U-bolts to 150 N.m (110 ft lbs)
- For all 35/36 series pick-up tighten the U-bolts to 150 N.m (110 ft lbs)
- Tighten the front hanger bracket nut to 150 N.m (110 ft lbs).
- Tighten the rear hanger bracket nut to 95 N.m (70 ft lbs).
- Install the fuel tank for left side applications.
- Install the trailer hitch, if equipped.
- Remove the rear axle support.
- Lower the vehicle.