I was in the process of typing a detailed reply but stopped - just do what
Gordon said...
I suggest using a brass drift if you are hoping to re-use the bolts, and
applying anti-sieze during re-assembly. During reassemby, bolt up the
springs loosely to the axle ( good idea to use new "U" bolts as they stretch
when tightened correctly), then roll it in and tip up the fronts and insert
the bolts. Then jack up the housing and install the rear bolts. Square
everything up, then tighten all the bolts.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@comcast.net>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 9:05 PM
Subject: RE: Leaf Springs
> Jack the car up and put jackstands under the frame rails ahead of the rear
> springs.
>
> Put a floor jack under the axle housing and just barely take the weight
off
> the springs.
>
> Undo the four nuts on each side that hold the lower spring perches to the
> springs (these are the nuts on the U-bolts), and swing them out of the
way.
> Chances are these will have a fair amount of corrosion on them and will
get
> hot and tight from the friction as you try to remove them. Soak them
> thoroughly in CRC, PB Blaster or the marinade of your choice for a day or
> two first.
>
> Jack the axle housing up so the weight is completely off the springs.
>
> Remove the main bolts that hold the springs on at both front and rear.
>
> DO NOT undo the bolt that is in the center of the spring! That one holds
the
> leaves together and may have tension on it, depending on the condition of
> the spring.
>
> You'll probably have to drive the main bolts out with a drift or a 3/8"
> drive extension.
>
> Be careful, the springs are heavier than they look.
>
> See diagram http://www.gordon-glasgow.org/Images/53.gif. You'll be
removing
> the nuts for bolts 13, 22 and 42.
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-datsun-roadsters@Autox.Team.Net
> > [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@Autox.Team.Net]On Behalf Of
> > slowboy@cox.net
> > Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 4:44 PM
> > To: datsun-roadsters@Autox.Team.Net
> > Subject: Leaf Springs
> >
> >
> > I have never taken off or put on leaf springs. What is the safe
> > way to remove and replace our leaf springs?
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Jim
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