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SHOCK ABSORBER, Suspension: Installation: Load-Leveling

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Fig 1: COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ASSY.
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  1. Install shock absorber (3) by setting lower end into pocket in spring link (4), then tipping top inward until aligned with upper mounting holes.
    Fig 2: SHOCK MOUNTING - LOWER
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  2. Install lower shock mounting bolt and nut. Do not tighten at this time. 
    Fig 3: AWD CROSSMEMBER SPACERS
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  3. If vehicle is equipped with AWD, make sure spacers (1) on top of crossmember mount bushings (2) on side of repair are in position.
    Fig 4: SHOCK MOUNTING - UPPER
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  4. Carefully raise jack, guiding coil spring and upper end of shock absorber (4) into mounted positions.
  5. Install shock absorber upper mounting screws (2). Tighten upper mounting screws to 52 N.m (38 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 5: REAR CROSSMEMBER MOUNTING BOLTS
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    NOTE: Rear crossmember mounting bolts (2) are longer than front mounting bolts (3). Do not interchange mounting bolts.
  6. Install crossmember mounting bolts (2 and 3). Snug, but do not fully tighten bolts at this time. 
    Fig 6: MEASURING TENSION LINK CLEARANCE
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  7. Measure distance (1) between from tension link (2) to body weld flange (3) directly in front of it, just outboard of front mount bushing (4). This distance must be at least 12 mm to allow proper clearance for suspension movement.  If distance is less than 12 mm, shift that side of rear crossmember directly rearward until distance is 12 mm or greater. To do so, loosen 3 mounting bolts slightly, leaving one on opposite side of shift snugged to pivot off of. Shift crossmember rearward and snug loosened bolts. Measure opposite side to be sure it also maintains minimum 12 mm distance.
    Fig 7: REAR CROSSMEMBER MOUNTING BOLTS
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  8. Tighten all crossmember mounting bolts (2 and 3) to 180 N.m (133 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 8: SUPPORT REAR SUSPENSION USING JACK
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  9. Remove jack (3) from under rear axle differential.
  10. If previously lowered, raise rear exhaust back to mounted position and connect exhaust isolators at muffler and resonators hangers. Remove jack or stand below exhaust muffler.
    Fig 9: FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY
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  11. If removed, install fuel filler tube. Refer to Fuel System/Fuel Delivery/TUBE, Fuel Tank Filler - Installation
    Fig 10: TIRE AND WHEEL MOUNTING
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  12. Install tire and wheel assemblies (1). Tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 150 N.m (110 ft. lbs.) (Police - 190 N.m (140 ft. lbs.)). Refer to Tires and Wheels - Installation
  13. Lower vehicle.
  14. Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on lift. Raise lift as necessary to access lower mounting bolt.
    Fig 11: SHOCK MOUNTING - LOWER
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  15. Tighten shock absorber lower mounting bolt nut (4) to 72 N.m (53 ft. lbs.).
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