Rear Suspension: Spring-Rear-Coil: Installation

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Fig 1: Rear Coil Spring

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NOTE: All torques should be made with the full vehicle weight on the ground being supported by the tires.

Position spring (3) to the vehicle on top of the isolator (2).
Align the springs (3) to the spring pockets.
Raise the rear axle into place.

Fig 2: Rear Suspension Components
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Install the bell crank bolt (4) to the rear axle. Tighten to 251 N.m (185 ft. lbs.).
Install the lower shock bolts to the rear axle. Tighten to 102 N.m (75 ft. lbs.).
Remove the holding fixture for the rear axle.