Part Description: 2000 Chevrolet K3500 Rear Leaf Spring Shackle
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Vehicle Fitment
2000 Chevrolet K3500 | All Trims | All Engines
$30.43
FAQ for Leaf Spring Shackle Repair
Q: What should be noticed while installing the shackle?
A:
You must not tighten the fasteners until all the parts have been assembled.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How to remove the shackle?
A:
You shall loosen the shackle to spring nut, and remove the shackle.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How to install the shackle?
A:
The proper way is to install the shackle to the vehicle and adjust the spring height between the top surface of the axle jounce pad and the bottom surface of the frame jounce bracket.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: What should be noticed before installing the pitman's arm?
A:
If a clamp-type Pitman Arm is used, you shall spread the pitman arm just enough with a wedge to slip the arm onto the pitman shaft, and do not spread the pitman arm more than required to slip over the pitman shaft with hand pressure.
Q: How to install the leading/trailing drum brakes?
A:
The proper way is to install the Wheel Cylinder, the bolts, the inlet pipe, and the shoes and linings, and bleed the brake system.
Q: How to install the vacuum brake booster hose?
A:
You shall route the hose in the same position as it was prior to removal, and install the hose to the fitting on the engine and the fitting on the Brake Booster.