- Safety first
- Wear safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toe boots.
- Work on a level surface, use wheel chocks on front wheels, and block them.
- Never work under a vehicle supported only by a jack — always use quality jack stands placed under the frame or recommended support points.
- Have a phone nearby and don’t work alone if possible.

- Tools (each tool named and explained how to use it)
- Floor jack (hydraulic)
- What it is: low-profile hydraulic jack used to lift the vehicle.
- How to use: place the jack saddle under the axle tube or specified jacking point, pump handle to raise vehicle until clear of stands. Hold the load only with jack stands, not the jack.
- Jack stands (pair, rated for vehicle weight)
- What it is: mechanical stands that support the vehicle safely.
- How to use: set height, place under frame rail or recommended support point, slowly lower the vehicle onto stands by releasing the jack.
- Wheel chocks
- What it is: wedges placed behind wheels to prevent rolling.
- How to use: place both front wheel chocks on the downhill side of the front tires.
- Socket set with ratchet and extensions (both metric and SAE range appropriate for Nissan trucks)
- What it is: a set of sockets and a ratchet used to remove nuts/bolts.
- How to use: select correct socket size, place on fastener and turn using ratchet. Use extension to reach recessed nuts.
- Impact wrench (12V/air) or breaker bar
- What it is: impact wrench uses repeated torque pulses to remove stubborn nuts; breaker bar is a long-handled non-ratcheting bar for high leverage.
- How to use impact: seat socket squarely and use short bursts; be ready to catch fastener. How to use breaker bar: fit socket, apply steady pressure — do not use sudden jerks.
- Torque wrench (click-type or beam)
- What it is: wrench that lets you tighten to a specified torque.
- How to use: set desired torque, tighten the fastener until the wrench clicks (click-type) or until you reach the indicated value. Always torque in stages and re-check.
- Penetrating oil (PB Blaster, WD-40 Specialist, or similar)
- What it is: liquid that helps free rusted or corroded bolts.
- How to use: spray liberally on corroded nuts/bolts, let soak 10–30 minutes (or longer for heavy rust), repeat as needed.
- Hammer and mallet (ball-peen hammer & rubber mallet)
- What it is: hammers to persuade seized parts or tap bolts out.
- How to use: strike bolts or hangers carefully; use rubber mallet to avoid damaging parts.
- Pry bar / large screwdriver
- What it is: lever tool for separating parts and aligning holes.
- How to use: insert between spring eye and hanger or between leaves and apply steady leverage.
- C-clamps or ratchet straps (spring clamps)
- What it is: clamps to keep leaf pack aligned during removal/installation.
- How to use: clamp the leaves near the center pin to hold the pack together while removing/installing.
- Wire brush and rust penetrant / grease
- What it is: brushes to clean contact surfaces.
- How to use: clean perch surfaces, u-bolt plates and threads before reassembly; apply anti-seize or grease where appropriate per manual.
- Center punch or drift and punch set
- What it is: tools to drive out stubborn bolts or pegs.
- How to use: position punch on head of bolt and strike with hammer to move bolt out.
- Angle grinder or reciprocating saw (optional, for seized/rounded bolts)
- What it is: cutting tool to remove bolts or U-bolts that cannot be freed.
- Why required: some U-bolts/hangers rust solid and must be cut free. Use only if necessary and with care.
- Wire wheel or small grinder with flap disk (optional)
- What it is: cleaning tool for surfaces and rust.
- How to use: clean mount surfaces and paint to prevent future corrosion.
- Replacement U-bolts and nuts (recommended new set)
- What it is: bolts that clamp axle to leaf spring.
- Why use: U-bolts stretch and corrode; always replace when removing springs.
- Replacement bushings / shackle bolts / center bolt and spring if worn (see parts below)
- What it is: consumable hardware that commonly fails with spring replacement.

- Extra tools you may need and why
- Air impact or heavy breaker bar: for rusted nuts — gives leverage or impact force to break corrosion.
- Torch or grinder: if nuts/bolts are seized and penetrating oil fails — you may need to cut them out.
- Engine hoist or second jack: for heavy lift control if the axle/spring moves unexpectedly.
- Service manual or torque spec reference: to get exact torque values and procedure specific to your Nissan model.

- Parts commonly replaced and why (what to buy)
- Leaf spring pack (replacement spring assembly)
- Why: leafs can sag, crack, or lose spring rate — replacement restores ride height and load-carrying capacity.
- U-bolts, plates and nuts (always replace)
- Why: they’re stretched when removed and usually corroded; new ones ensure proper clamping and safety.
- Spring center bolt
- Why: holds leaves together; can be corroded or sheared.
- Spring eye bushings (rubber or polyurethane)
- Why: worn bushings cause clunks, misalignment, and accelerated wear of bolts — replace when worn.
- Shackle bolts and pins
- Why: wear causes slack and noise; replace if pitted or worn.
- Hanger/bracket bushings or hangers (if bent/cracked)
- Why: hangers that are damaged will not hold spring in correct location.
- Spring seat pads/perches
- Why: if perches are worn or corroded, the spring can slip or sit incorrectly.
- Shock absorbers (inspect and replace if worn)
- Why: shocks wear out and should be changed if old — new springs with old shocks cause rough ride.

- Preparation steps
- Park on flat surface, chock front wheels, engage park/gear.
- Spray all spring hangers, shackle bolts, U-bolt nuts and center bolt liberally with penetrating oil and let soak.
- Gather new parts (spring pack, new U-bolts/nuts, new bushings and bolts).
- Loosen rear wheel lug nuts slightly if you will remove wheels.

- Removal steps (general sequence — adapt to your truck)
- Lift and support
- Lift the rear axle with the floor jack under the axle tube. Place jack stands under the frame near the spring hangers and lower onto stands. Keep a second jack under the axle to control height.
- Relieve load on U-bolts
- With axle supported by the jack, loosen and remove the U-bolt nuts. Use penetrating oil and breaker bar or impact. If nuts are seized, cut U-bolts (replace later).
- Lower the axle slightly
- Lower the axle jack slowly just enough to relieve spring tension (a few inches). Do not over-lower; avoid stressing brake lines.
- Clamp the leaf pack
- Install C-clamps/ratchet straps around the leaves near the center to keep the pack together.
- Remove shackle and eye bolts
- Remove rear shackle bolts and/or front eye bolt through hanger (apply penetrating oil, hit with hammer/punch to free). Use a pry bar to relieve any binding.
- Remove center bolt and spring assembly
- Remove the center pin/bolt and lift the spring pack out of the perch and hangers. An assistant or the jack helps support the spring while removing.
- Inspect surrounding parts
- Inspect perch tops, hanger brackets, shock mounts, brake lines and U-bolt plates. Clean rust and paint contact areas if needed.

- Installation steps
- Prepare new spring
- If new spring has bushings not pressed in, install bushings per manufacturer’s instructions. Fit spring pad or washer onto center of pack.
- Position spring on perch
- Use jack to raise axle slightly so spring sits into perch and hangers. Align the spring center with the perch. Use clamps to keep leaves aligned while positioning.
- Insert center bolt loosely
- Install center pin/bolt to align leaves; tighten only finger-tight for now.
- Reinstall shackle/eye bolts
- Insert new shackle bolts and nuts (or original if good). Do not fully torque while unloaded; consult manual—some specs are tightened under load or after settling; at minimum snug them.
- Refit U-bolts and plates with new U-bolts
- Place U-bolts over axle and through plate, fit new nuts and washers. Tighten evenly in a crisscross pattern to recommended torque (or to snug then final torque when vehicle is at normal ride height - see note below).
- Lower vehicle onto wheels
- Raise vehicle off stands with jack then remove stands and lower vehicle to ground to normal ride height.
- Torque all fasteners to spec
- With vehicle at normal height, torque U-bolts, shackle bolts, and spring eye bolts to factory specification. If you do not have the factory number, typical light-duty truck guidance is:
- U-bolts: commonly 70–120 ft·lb (95–163 Nm) depending on bolt grade and size
- Shackle/eye bolts: commonly 50–100 ft·lb (68–135 Nm)
- These are general ranges only — obtain model-specific torque values or a service manual for exact numbers.
- Re-check after short drive
- After 100–200 miles, re-check torque on U-bolts and shackles; retorque if necessary.

- Special notes and tips
- Replace U-bolts every time — they are safety-critical and often corroded.
- If springs are part of a multi-leaf pack and only a few leaves are broken, replace the entire pack rather than individual leaves for correct fit and alignment.
- Use new bushings and new shackle bolts where possible to eliminate slop and noise.
- If hangers or perches are bent, welded, or cracked, repair/replace before finishing — unsafe otherwise.
- If bolts are seized and you must cut them, clean and inspect threads on mating parts and replace hardware.
- If you are unsure about torque values or correct reverse order for your model, get a model-specific repair manual or tech sheet — correct torque and tightening sequence are important.
- Don’t overtighten U-bolts; crushing the spring or deforming the axle tube is possible.
- When using an impact wrench to reinstall nuts, finish with a calibrated torque wrench to final spec.

- Common problems to expect and how to handle them
- Seized nuts/bolts: soak with penetrating oil overnight; use heat or grinder only if necessary; cut and replace if not removable.
- Corroded U-bolts: cut off and replace.
- Misaligned spring after installation: loosen U-bolts, realign, then retighten to spec with vehicle on the ground.
- Brake-line or ABS sensor tension: support brake lines when lowering axle and verify there is no tension with suspension at full droop.

- Time and skill estimate
- Typical time for a beginner for one axle: 3–6 hours (includes prep, penetrating oil soak times, and slow careful work). Expect longer if bolts are seized.

- Final safety check
- Verify all fasteners torqued to spec.
- Check that brake lines and ABS wiring have free movement and no pinching.
- Test drive slowly to check for noise, handling, and re-check fasteners after first short drive.

- Quick parts checklist to buy before starting
- New leaf spring pack (correct for your vehicle)
- New U-bolts, plates and nuts
- New center bolt (if not supplied with spring)
- New spring eye bushings and shackle bolts
- Penetrating oil, anti-seize/grease
- Optionally new shocks if old

- Final note: vehicle-specific torque specs, spring orientation, and precise hanger layout can vary by Nissan model and year; obtain the model service manual or a reliable parts guide and follow its torque and installation notes for a safe, reliable repair.
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