Steel Spring Shock Absorber, Removing And Installing: Installing: Notes

Install in reverse order of removal. Note The Following:

-- Insert the steel spring shock absorber with guide pins -arrows A- in the upper holes -arrows B- on the body.

Fig 1: Insert The Steel Spring Shock Absorber With Guide Pins -Arrows A- In The Upper Holes -Arrows B- On The Body.

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-- Tighten the bolts -arrows- on the shock absorber mount by hand.

Fig 2: Steel Spring Shock Absorber Threaded Connections

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-- Install the block of wood between the subframe -1- and the upper rear transverse link -2-.

Fig 3: Steel Spring Shock Absorber And Upper Rear Transverse Link

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-- Press the axle down with a block of wood.

-- Insert the steel spring shock absorber -1- in the wheel bearing housing.

-- Loosen the bolt -arrows- between the steel spring shock absorber -1- and the coupling rod at the wheel bearing housing.

Fig 4: Steel Spring Shock Absorber And Threaded Connection

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-- Tighten the bolt by hand.

Only Bolt the Steel Spring Shock Absorber if the Dimension "a" is Reached. Refer to LIFTING THE FRONT AXLE TO THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION .

Follow the Tightening Sequence for the Left Side 

Fig 5: Tightening Sequence

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-- Tighten the bolts -1 to 4- to 50 Nm  in the sequence shown.

-- Then continue to turn the bolts -1 to 4- 180° in the sequence shown.

Follow the Tightening Sequence for the Right Side 

Fig 6: Tightening Sequence

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-- Tighten the bolts -1 to 4- to 50 Nm  in the sequence shown.

-- Then continue to turn the bolts -1 to 4- 120° in the sequence shown.

-- Tighten the lower bolts on the steel spring shock absorber.

-- Install the wheel and tighten. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .