GMC 1986 P-Truck Service Manual page 324

3C-38 FRONT SUSPENSION
101. Spring Hanger
105. Washer
106. Bolt
107. Shackle
108. Nut
135. Nut
157. Front Axle
158. Spring Spacer
162. Front Spring
165. U-Bolt
164. Spacer
173. Spring Hanger
2. Shock absorber (113) from the axle (157) (figure
34).
• Nut (109) and washer (111).
3. Stabilizer link (116) from the stabilizer bar (166)
(figure 35).
• Nut (115) and washer (114).
• Use J-6627-A to separate the stabilizer bar
from the stabilizer link.
4. Stabilizer link (116) from the axle (157) (figure 35).
• Nut (136), retainer (117) and insulator (118).
• Pull the link free from the axle, making sure
not to loose the other insulator (118) and
retainer (117).
5. Leaf spring (162) from the axle (157) (figure 36).
• Nuts (135), washers (105) and U-bolts (165).
• Spacer (164), and spring spacer (158).
6. Steering damper from the axle.
• Refer to STEERING LINKAGE (SEC. 3B1).
7. Lower the floor jack and pull the axle clear of the
vehicle.
Figure 36—Axle And Leaf Spring Attachm ents
|+<-| Install or Connect (Figures 32 through 36)
NOTICE: For steps 4, 5, and 6, refer to the
"Notice" on page 3C#1 of this section.
1. Line up the axle under the leaf springs.
• Raise it into position using a floor jack.
2. Steering damper to the axle.
• Refer to STEERING LINKAGE (SEC. 3B1).
3. Axle (157) to the leaf springs (162).
• Refer to " Leaf Spring," in this section.
4. Stabilizer link (116) to the axle (157) (figure 35).
• Link into the hole on the spring spacer (158)
and axle.
• Insulator (118), retainer (117), and nut (136).
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