Wrench,
That is the exact issue I was having. I got the coverplate off, then was struggling with clearing the spring plate from the stop.
If you can help me with a few other questions, I would appreciate it.
I have heard people use longer bolts on the spring plate cover so that one of the bolts acts as a stop and to ensure I don't pull the plate out to far, did you do this also.
Also did you remove the trailing arm first?
Do you recall what size allen wrench is used to remove the trailing arm from the chasis (inboard one)
I think that covers it. Did you happen to take pics of the uninstall
I may have that issue. Need to dig into the pile of old mags and take a look
But Thanks
Loaf