Installation

INSTALLATION





1. Install shock absorber (2) by setting lower end into pocket in spring link (1), then tipping top inward until aligned with upper mounting holes.




2. Start shock absorber (1) upper mounting bolts (2), but do not tighten at this time.

NOTE: In case coil spring has shifted during shock absorber service, verify that isolator is in place and spring lower end coil is correctly placed against abutment built into spring link.

3. Carefully raise jack, guiding coil spring and lower end of shock absorber into mounted positions. Once shock absorber lower mounting hole lines up with hole in spring link, stop jacking.




4. Install lower shock absorber (3) mounting bolt (2) and nut (4). Do not tighten at this time.




5. Continue to raise crossmember with jack until two crossmember previously removed mounting bolts (2 or 3 and 4 or 5) can be installed and tightened. Tighten bolts to 163 Nm (120 ft. lbs.).




6. Tighten shock absorber (1) upper mounting bolts (2) to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
7. Lower and remove jack.




8. Install tire and wheel assembly (1) Tires and Wheels - Installation. Install and tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
9. Lower vehicle.
10. Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on hoist. Raise vehicle as necessary to access mounting bolt.




11. Tighten shock absorber (3) lower mounting bolt (2) and nut (4) to 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.).