Installation Procedure
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- Lubricate the insulators where the muffler assembly hangers are inserted for ease of installation.
- With the aid of an assistant, install the muffler assembly.
- With the aid of an assistant, install the insulators to the exhaust system hangers (1, 2, and 3).
- Install the insulator to the exhaust system hanger near the resonator.
- Install the catalytic converter to muffler nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
- Raise the rear axle into position using the adjustable jack.
- Install the right rear shock absorber lower bolt and nut.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt/nut to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).
- Install the right rear stabilizer shaft link to the frame.
- Install the right rear stabilizer shaft link to frame bolt and nut.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt/nut to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
- Install the right rear axle tie rod bolt (2) and nut (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt/nut to 105 N.m (77 lb ft).
- Install the rear axle vent hose to the rear axle, if necessary.
- Install the vent hose swivel clip to the rear brake crossover pipe, if necessary.
- Using the J 38185 install the right rear link rod to the ball studs on the sensors.
- Install the right rear wheel speed sensor wiring harness clips to the frame and the control arm bracket.
- Install the right rear wheel speed sensor wiring harness electrical connector clip to the frame.
- If the vehicle is equipped with RPO Z55, connect the right rear air line to the shock absorber.
- If the vehicle is equipped with RPO Z55, connect the chassis wiring harness electrical connector (3) to the right rear shock absorber.
- Connect the chassis wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the right rear wheel speed sensor wiring harness electrical connector (2).
- Lower the vehicle.
IMPORTANT:
During installation, do not over extend the flex coupler as internal damage may occur.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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IMPORTANT:
The rear axle wiring harness clip is a one way clip with a D-shape section. The clip can only be installed and/or removed in only one direction.
Fig 6: View Of Chassis Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors & Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring Harness Electrical Connector