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 AUTOMATIC HEADLAMP RANGE CONTROL .

-- 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 .