SPRING, Front Coil: Installation: Installation
- Install jounce bumper into mount.
- Install the spring isolator.NOTE: Rotation of the spring and prying down slightly on the axle will aid in installation.
- Position the coil spring on the axle pad. It may be necessary to rotate the spring while installing.
- Raise the axle into position until the spring seats in the upper mount.
- Install the shock at the axle. See Front Suspension/Front/SHOCK ABSORBER, Suspension - Installation .
- Install the track bar to the axle bracket. See Front Suspension/Front/TRACK BAR, Front - Installation .
- Install the lower suspension arms to the frame. Install mounting bolts and nuts finger tight. See Front Suspension/Front/ARM, Lower Control - Installation .
- Install the drag link to the right side knuckle. Refer to Steering/Linkage/DRAG LINK, Steering - Installation .
- Remove the hydraulic jack from under the axle.
- Install the wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to Tires and Wheels/Wheels - Standard Procedure .
- Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
- Tighten the lower suspension arms nuts to 169 N.m (125 ft. lbs.) at normal ride height with the vehicle weight.