Multi-Leaf Spring Installation - Pioneer 1200 Maintenance Service Manual

REAR SUSPENSION
Multi-Leaf Spring Removal, Continued:
4. Position jack stands under the two side stringers as shown (Figure 9-3, Page 9-3). Lower the floor jack
to let the jack stands support the vehicle. See WARNING "Lift only one end..." in General Warning,
Section 1, Page 1-2.
Figure 9-2 Correct Positioning of Floor Jack
5. Remove tire and wheel assembly on the side from which the spring is to be removed. Thread one lug nut
onto a stud on the rear hub or bolt flange. This will keep the brake drum on the hub.
6. The jack stands should be supporting the vehicle and the floor jack should be supporting the rear sus-
pension. Lower the floor jack until the leaf springs are unloaded but the floor jack is still supporting the
axle.
7. Remove the lock nuts (12) attaching the U-bolts (13) to the shock mount bracket (14) (Figure 9-1,
Page 9-2).
8. Remove bolt (16) and lock nut (17) attaching the leaf spring (18) to the rear shackles (19).
9. Allow rear of leaf spring (18) to rest on the ground and remove the bolt (21) and lock nut (22) attaching
the front of the spring to the vehicle frame. Remove spring from vehicle.
10. Inspect the rubber bushings (23) and steel sleeves (24) in the spring eyes and replace them if they are
worn or damaged.

MULTI-LEAF SPRING INSTALLATION

NOTE: When installing leaf springs, make sure that both springs have identical part numbers.
1. Install rubber bushings (23) and steel sleeves (24) into leaf spring eyes (Figure 9-1, Page 9-2).
2. Place front of leaf spring (18) into front mounts and insert grade-eight bolt (21) through mount and leaf
spring eye. Attach lock nut (22) and tighten to 15 ft-lb (20.3 N·m). See following CAUTION.
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CAUTION
• Use only grade-eight bolts for the front leaf spring mounts.
2003 Pioneer 1200/1200SE Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual
APPROX.
17-1/2-INCHES (44.5 cm)
Figure 9-3 Correct Positioning of Jack Stands
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Multi-Leaf Springs
Page 9-3