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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the coil spring to the vehicle.
  2. Raise the cradle. See Figure.
  3. Install the frame to body mounting bolts and washers.
    • Tighten the front bolts to 265 N.m (195 lb ft).
    • Tighten the rear bolts to 191 N.m (141 lb ft).
  4. Remove the jack from the vehicle.
  5. Install a suitable jack under the lower control arm. See Figure. Using the jack raise the lower control arm until the shock absorber aligns with the knuckle.
  6. Install the shock absorber lower retaining bolt. See Figure. Tighten the bolt to 150 N.m (111 lb ft).
  7. Remove the jack from the vehicle.
  8. Install the brake pipe bracket to the mounting studs. See Figure. Install the brake pipe bracket retaining nuts. Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  9. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in WHEEL & TIRE SYSTEM. Lower the vehicle.
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