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Installation Procedure

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    NOTE: Care should be taken to avoid chipping or scratching the coating when handling the suspension coil spring. Damage to the coating can cause premature failure.
    NOTE: Position the spring so that the paint stripe (6) is facing rearward and centered to the shock absorber.
  1. Install the springs (4) and the insulators (5) to the rear axle. See Figure.
  2. Use the utility stand in order to raise the rear axle.
  3. Install the rear axle tie rod to the rear axle. Refer to TIE ROD REPLACEMENT (FRONT WHEEL DRIVE) .
  4. Install the shock absorbers to the rear axle. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT (FRONT WHEEL DRIVE) .
  5. Remove the utility stand.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
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