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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Steering Shock Absorber Mounting Bolt At Front Crossmember Bracket Nut
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  1. Install the steering shock absorber mounting bolt to the front crossmember bracket.
  2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. 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).

  4. Fig 2: View Of Steering Shock Absorber
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  5. 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.

  6. Install the steering shock absorber ball stud to the relay rod.

    Ensure that the seal is on the stud.

  7. Install the steering shock absorber ball stud nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the steering shock absorber ball stud nut to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).

  8. Install the new cotter pin to the steering shock absorber ball stud nut.

    Bend out the ends of the cotter pin.

  9. Fig 3: View Of Differential Carrier Shield
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  10. Install the differential carrier shield.
  11. Install the differential carrier shield mounting bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the differential carrier shield mounting bolts to 25 N.m (19 lb ft).

  12. Install the steering linkage shield. Refer to Steering Linkage Shield Replacement .
  13. Lower the vehicle.