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Spring Shackle: Installation

  1. Install spring shackle to the vehicle.
  2. Install the spring shackle to leaf spring mounting bolt and nut. DO NOT tighten the nut. See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Installing Rear Spring Shackle Bolt
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  3. Install the frame to the spring shackle mounting bolt and nut. DO NOT tighten the nut.
  4. Raise the axle support so that there is a distance of 170 mm plus or minus 6 mm (6.7 in. plus or minus 0.24 in.) between the axle tube and the metal surface of the bumper bracket (1). See Figure.
  5. Tighten the spring shackle mounting nuts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  6. Remove rear axle support.
  7. Raise exhaust system and connect rear exhaust hangers, if necessary.
  8. Install spare tire, if necessary.
  9. Install the EVAP canister on 2-Door utility models.
  10. Install the fuel tank on 2-Door utility models.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
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