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Rear Suspension: Spring(S): Installation

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  1. If necessary, position the spring insulators in the control arm and cradle.
    NOTE:

    A new spring will have a part number tag. To properly position the spring, the tag must be positioned to face straight out from the vehicle. If the existing spring is being installed (and no part number tag), align the markings made during removal.

  2. Position the spring (2) in the pocket of the lower control arm.
  3. While holding the spring in position, carefully raise the lower control arm with a support fixture at the outer end of the lower control arm to normal ride height.
  4. Align the knuckle to the axleshaft and install the axle through the hub/bearing. Install a NEW  halfshaft nut and tighten to proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  5. If equipped with a height sensor (1), position the height sensor linkage (3) to its ball stud (4) and press together to seat.
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  6. Position the tension link, install the nut (2) and tighten to proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
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  7. Position the toe link, install the bolt/nut (1, 2) and tighten to proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  8. Install the shock lower bolt (5) and nut and tighten to proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  9. Install the stabilizer link to lower control arm nut (4) and tighten to proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
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  10. Install the camber link to knuckle bolt/nut (2) and tighten to proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  11. Install the wheel speed sensor and sensor retaining bolt (1) and tighten to proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
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  12. Position the brake pads and caliper, install the brake caliper slide bolts (guide pins) (4) and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATION .
  13. Install the caliper slide bolt dust shields.
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  14. Install the brake caliper tension clip (1).
  15. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to WHEELS, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  16. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
  17. Pump the brake pedal until the caliper pistons and brake pads are seated and a firm brake pedal is obtained.
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