Spring Assembly: Installation
- Install shackle to the rear spring eye. See Figure
- Install shackle to spring bolt, washers, and nut. DO NOT tighten.
- Install spring assembly to the vehicle.
- Install the front bracket bolt, washers, and nut. DO NOT tighten. See Figure
- Install the fuel tank.
- Install shackle to frame bolt, washers, and nut. DO NOT tighten.
- Remove the spring support.
- Install spare tire, if equipped.
- Install the U-bolts, anchor plate, washers, and U-bolt nuts. See Figure
- Tighten the U-bolts nuts in sequence. See Fig 1. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Tighten the front bracket nut and rear shackle nuts.
- Install the shock absorber. See SHOCK ABSORBER .
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