Thanks Jim and Bob,
The new spring looks like the old one, same number of
leafs. When I took the old spring out, it had the big
clamp housing on the center that covers the top 4
leafs. It had a plate (with the 4 mounting holes)
between leaf #1 and #2 (going from bottom to top).
I removed the plate first and put it in the same
location on the new spring. I then removed that center
nut that holds the big clamp housing (holds #2 through
#5). When I reassembled, I used 4 bolts to compress
the clamp to the plate and the center bolt with the
sleeve does not line up, the sleeve is sitting too
low.
I am thinking about putting the spring back in minus
the top little leaf and big housing. Step 2 would be
insert the little leaf from the top (inside the car)
along with the big housing and tighten everything up.
This of course means not reusing the sleeve and nut. I
really do not see why it is needed myself unless I am
missing something. It seems it was put there to keep
things together for a faster install at the factory.
If I go that route, I really do not forsee how it
could make a problem by not being there. The clamps on
the springs (4) should keep it all together.
If I am missing something here, let me know.
I wish I could describe this better. Not easy unless
you are here eyeballing it. The Haynes manual and
Official whatever book do not help a bit for once.
Shane
--- Bob Harris <gharris@rochester.rr.com> wrote:
> Shane,
> I sure remember having trouble with the
> same thing,Don't remember
> the exact cure,but I think I put the spring and
> clamp housing in a large
> vise and was able to get the screw through..Thought
> I had buggered up the
> threads,but was able to get the nut on. I have done
> it a few times since and
> it gets less troublesome each time...Just knowing it
> can be done helps.
> Good Luck,
> Bob Harris
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