Spring Shackle: Installation
NOTE:
Numbers in parenthesis refer to components and procedures identified in illustrations.
- Install the shackle (18) to the vehicle. See Figure and Figure .
- Install the shackle to spring bolt (14), the washers (13), and the nut (12). Do not tighten the nut at this time.
- Install the shackle to rear bracket bolt (17), the nut (15), and the washers (16). Do not tighten the nut at this time.
- Adjust the spring height to obtain a measurement of 182 mm (7.17 inches) between the top of the surface and the axle jounce pad and the bottom surface of the frame jounce bracket. See Figure.
- Tighten the front (20) and rear (12) spring nuts and the shackle nut (15) to specification. See Figure. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Lower the vehicle.