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Shock Absorber & Spring Assembly: Installation

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  1. Install the shock absorber and spring assembly and loosely install the lower nut and flag bolt.
  2. Install the upper ball joint nut and tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
  3. Attach the wheel speed sensor wiring harness to the wheel knuckle.
  4. Position the stabilizer bar link and install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten the lower nut to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the upper nut to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  5. Install the brake disc.
  6. Position the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly and install the 2 anchor plate bolts.
    • Tighten to 160 Nm (118 lb-ft).
  7. Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article.
  8. Install the 3 shock absorber upper mount nuts.
    • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  9. With the weight of the vehicle on the wheel and tire assemblies, tighten the shock absorber lower nut to 235 Nm (173 lb-ft).
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