Installation Procedure
- Install the steering shock absorber mounting bolt to the front crossmember bracket.
- Install the steering shock absorber mounting bolt to the front crossmember bracket nut.
Tighten: Tighten the steering shock absorber mounting bolt to the front crossmember bracket nut to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
- Install the new cotter pin to the steering shock absorber mounting bolt to the frame bracket nut.
Bend out the ends of the cotter pin.
- Install the steering shock absorber ball stud to the relay rod.
Ensure that the seal is on the stud.
- Install the steering shock absorber ball stud nut.
Tighten: Tighten the steering shock absorber ball stud nut to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).
- Install the new cotter pin to the steering shock absorber ball stud nut.
Bend out the ends of the cotter pin.
- Install the differential carrier shield.
- Install the differential carrier shield mounting bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the differential carrier shield mounting bolts to 25 N.m (19 lb ft).
- Install the steering linkage shield. Refer to Steering Linkage Shield Replacement .
- Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.