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Spring - Coil: Installation

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  1. Inspect the spring insulators for wear or damage.
    • Install new insulators, if necessary.
  2. Install the spring insulators on the springs.
  3. Install the springs and the spring insulators in the vehicle.
    • Insure that the springs are correctly seated.
  4. Raise the axle using a suitable jack or jack stands.
  5. Connect the shock absorbers to the axle and install new bolts and nuts.
    • Insure that the bolts are installed from the inboard side.
    • Tighten the nuts to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  6. Connect the lateral arms to the frame and install new bolts and nuts.
    • Do not tighten at this time.
  7. Using the jack, raise the axle until the axle is at curb height. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  8. Tighten the lateral arm-to-frame bolts to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  9. Lower the axle and remove the suitable jack or jack stands.
  10. Connect the stabilizer bar to the stabilizer bar links.
    1. Rotate the stabilizer bar onto the links and install the bushings.
    2. Install the nuts and tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
    11. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  11. If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
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