Coil Spring: Installation

Make sure the rear axle is at the rear spring unloaded position. Place the rear spring center mounting insulator on the bottom of the rear spring. Place the rear spring insulator on top of the rear spring.

NOTE: When installing the rear spring, the small diameter, tapered coils (with the insulating sleeve) must face upward with pigtail resting against the upper insulator rubber stop.

Install the coil spring in position between the shock absorber and frame.
With the upper pigtail resting against the rubber stop, rotate spring with upper insulator until lower pigtail points in the three o'clock position. Install the upper retainer and bolt.
Install the lower retainer and nut.
Raise the axle high enough to allow installation of shock absorber.
Position the shock absorber in the axle bracket. Install the bolt so the head is positioned outboard of the bracket. Install the nut and tighten all fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Remove the jack and lower the vehicle.