Removal And Installation: Spring: Installation

All vehicles 

1. If removed, position a new lower seat into the lower arm with the recess in the seat aligned with the projection on the lower arm.
   Fig 1: Locating Recess In Seat And Projection On Lower Arm

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2. Position the spring onto the lower arm with the end of the spring 0-10 mm (0-0.39 in) from the step on the spring seat.
   Fig 2: Locating Spring End Gap

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WARNING: The coil spring is under extreme load. Care must be taken at all times when removing or installing a loaded spring. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
3. Pull outward on the wheel knuckle and install the spring.

   AWD vehicles 

4. Position the halfshaft into the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
   Fig 3: Positioning Halfshaft Into Wheel Bearing And Wheel Hub

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   All vehicles 

5. Raise the jackstand and loosely install the new lower arm outboard bolt and nut.
6. Position the toe link and loosely install the new toe link outboard bolt and nut.
7. Position the upper arm and loosely install the new upper arm outboard bolt and nut.
8. Loosely install the new lower shock nut and flag bolt.
9. Lower and remove the jackstand.

   AWD vehicles 

NOTE: Do not tighten the rear wheel hub nut with the vehicle on the ground. The nut must be tightened to specification before the vehicle is lowered onto the wheels. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.
NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
10. Position the halfshaft in the hub and use the previously removed wheel hub nut to seat the halfshaft.
    • Tighten to 275 Nm (203 lb-ft).
    • Remove and discard the wheel hub nut.
NOTE: The wheel hub nut contains a one-time locking chemical that is activated by the heat created when it is tightened. Install and tighten the new wheel hub nut to specification within 5 minutes of starting it on the threads. Always install a new wheel hub nut after loosening or when not tightening within the specified time or damage to the components may occur.
NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
11. Install a new inner wheel hub nut.
    • Tighten to 275 Nm (203 lb-ft).
12. Install a new outer wheel hub nut.
    • Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).

    All vehicles 

13. Install the brake hose bracket bolt.
    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
14. Position the wheel speed sensor and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
    • If equipped, clip the 2 retainers to the upper arm.
15. Connect the parking brake cable bracket and stabilizer bar link to the wheel knuckle and install the nut.
    • Tighten the nut to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
16. Install the brake disc.
17. Position the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly and install the 2 anchor plate bolts.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
18. Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
19. With the weight of the vehicle on the wheel and tire, tighten the lower shock nut to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
20. With the weight of the vehicle on the wheel and tire, tighten the upper arm outboard bolt to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
21. With the weight of the vehicle on the wheel and tire, tighten the toe link outboard bolt to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
22. With the weight of the vehicle on the wheel and tire, tighten the lower arm outboard bolt in the following stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
23. Check and if necessary, align the vehicle. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .