Installation Procedure

IMPORTANT: Do not tighten the torque tube bracket through bolt. Hand tighten only until the bracket is secured to the vehicle body.

Fig 1: Torque Tube And Components

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Install the torque tube-to-bracket through bolt (7), nut (1), washers (2, 8), and spacers (3, 6).
Raise the jack stand in order to install the torque tube mounting bracket to the vehicle body.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the mounting bolts (5) to the torque tube bracket (4).
Tighten:
- Tighten the torque tube mounting bracket-to-body bolts to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).
- Tighten the torque tube-to-bracket through bolt to 64 N.m (47 lb ft).
Remove the jack stand.
Lower the vehicle.