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Spring Assembly: Installation

  1. Install shackle to the rear spring eye. See Figure
  2. Install shackle to spring bolt, washers, and nut. DO NOT tighten.
  3. Install spring assembly to the vehicle.
  4. Install the front bracket bolt, washers, and nut. DO NOT tighten. See Figure
  5. Install the fuel tank.
  6. Install shackle to frame bolt, washers, and nut. DO NOT tighten.
  7. Remove the spring support.
  8. Install spare tire, if equipped.
  9. Install the U-bolts, anchor plate, washers, and U-bolt nuts. See Figure
  10. Tighten the U-bolts nuts in sequence. See Fig 1. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  11. Tighten the front bracket nut and rear shackle nuts.
  12. Install the shock absorber. See SHOCK ABSORBER .
Fig 1: Installing U-Bolts & Torquing In Sequence
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