Removal And Installation: Spring: Installation

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NOTE: A spring spacer is only installed on the LH side.

NOTE: Make sure the spring spacer is correctly seated between the axle and spring.

Install the LH side spring spacer.

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NOTE: Tighten the fasteners with the suspension loaded or with the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and bushing damage may occur.
1. Raise the axle, Install the spring assembly. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
2. Install the new shackle assembly bolt.
3. Install the spring shackle plate.
4. NOTE: Only tighten the nuts and bolts finger tight at this stage.
  
  Install the new spring shackle-to-frame nuts.
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NOTE: Only tighten the nuts and bolts finger tight at this stage.

Install the new spring-to-frame nut and bolt.

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1. NOTE: Verify U-bolts are perpendicular and on center to leaf spring. Maintain equal side-to-side clearance to leaf spring stack when securing.
  
  Install the spring clamp.
2. Install the new U-bolts.
3. Install the new U-bolt nuts.
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Tighten the U-bolt nuts diagonally in stages as shown in illustration.
Torque: Stage 1: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm) Stage 2: 52 lb.ft (70 Nm) Stage 3: 74 lb.ft (100 Nm) Stage 4: 98 lb.ft (133 Nm)

Fig 1: Leaf Spring Tightening Sequence
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NOTE: Only tighten the nuts and bolts finger tight at this stage.

Install the new rear shock absorber lower nut and bolt.

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Install the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
Lower the vehicle until the weight of the vehicle is resting on the wheels and tires (curb height).
NOTE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and bushing damage may occur.

Tighten the new spring-to-frame nut and bolt.

Torque: 119 lb.ft (162 Nm)

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NOTE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and bushing damage may occur.

Tighten the new shackle-to-spring nuts.

Torque: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)

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Tighten the new rear shock absorber lower nut and bolt.
Torque: 52 lb.ft (70 Nm)

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