Shock Absorber Fork, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install In Reverse Order Of Removal. Note The Following: 

-- Install the coupling rod. Refer to COUPLING ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Tightening Specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUSPENSION STRUT AND UPPER CONTROL ARM .

Tightening Specifications. Refer to CONTROL ARM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

NOTE:

Version 1: When Connecting, Make Sure The T-Pin -Arrow- Engages In The Groove On The Shock Absorber Fork.

Fig 1: Insert 3424 Into Slot Of Wheel Bearing Housing

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Version 2:  When connecting, make sure the pin -1- engages in the groove -2- on the shock absorber fork.

Fig 2: Identifying Spreader Tool 3424, Pin And Groove

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Bonded rubber bushings have a limited range of rotation. Only tighten suspension threaded connections when vehicle is in curb weight or control position.

-- Lifting wheel bearing to curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING, FRONT AXLE .

-- On Vehicles With Automatic Head Lamp Range Control, Perform Headlamp Basic Setting. Refer to HEADLAMP, ADJUSTING .

-- If the Level Control System Sensor -- was removed and installed on a vehicle with electronically damping or if the linkage was loosened, the control position must be reprogrammed. Refer to CONTROL POSITION, PROGRAMMING . Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- If the control position was reprogrammed on vehicles with lane assist, the Directional Stabilization Assistance Control Module -J759- must be calibrated again. Refer to LANE ASSIST, CALIBRATING .

-- Tighten the wheel. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

-- Axle alignment is required. Refer to the table in EVALUATING NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT .