Axle Shimming
NOTE:
A side to side lean may be adjusted by 6 mm (0.25 in) by placing a shim between the rear spring and the axle on the low side of the vehicle.
- Determine the need for shimming. See PICKUP BED LEAN .
- Without removing the tires from the ground, raise the vehicle enough to take the weight off of the rear springs.
- Loosen the spring U-bolt nuts.
- Separate the spring and the axle approximately 13 mm (0.5 in).
- Install the shim.
- Tighten the U-bolt nuts.
- Tightening Torque
- 88-118 N.m {9-2 Kgf.m, 65-87 ft.lbf}.
- Tightening Torque
- Lower the vehicle.
- Recheck the vehicle lean. See PICKUP BED LEAN .
NOTE:
On 4x4 vehicles, place the shim between the rear spring and the axle spacer.