Installation Procedure
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- Place the rear axle on the hydraulic jack stand with the rear axle supporter.
- Using the hydraulic jack stand, raise the rear axle to the correct position.
- Hand tighten all rear suspension trailing arm bolts (1).
- Using the rear axle supporter and the hydraulic jack stand, raise the rear axle to the right suspension height specification (D). Refer to Trim Height Specifications
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NOTE: The rear axle to body retaining bolts must be tightened with the axle at the correct suspension height.
- Completely tighten the rear suspension trailing arm bolts to 165 N.m (122 lb ft).CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
- Lower the hydraulic jack stand.
- Install the rear coil spring lower insulators. Refer to Rear Coil Spring Lower Insulator Replacement .
- Install the rear shock absorber coil spring. Refer to Rear Coil Spring Replacement .
- Connect the rear shock absorber strut to the rear axle and install the rear shock absorber strut lower bolts. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
- Remove the hydraulic jack with the rear axle supporter from the rear axle.
- Install the rear brake backing plate spacers. Refer to Rear Brake Backing Plate Replacement .
- Install the rear wheel hub and bearing assemblies. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
- Install the parking brake cable brackets to the rear axle. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Replacement .
- Connect the rear brake hoses to the rear brake pipes at the rear axle mounted bracket. Refer to Rear Brake Hose Replacement .
- Install the rear wheel speed sensors. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
- Install the brake drums. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
- Install the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.