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Installation - Left Side

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  1. Install the spring to the shock (if removed).
  2. Install the shock assembly to the vehicle.
  3. Install the four upper shock mounting nuts. Tighten the nuts to 108 N.m (80 ft.lbs.).
  4. Install the clevis bracket at the shock. (Refer to SUSPENSION/FRONT/CLEVIS BRACKET - INSTALLATION) . Tighten the bolt to 88 N.m (65 ft.lbs.).
  5. Raise the lower control into place and reconnect the lower ball joint nut. Tighten the nut to 81 N.m (60 ft.lbs.).
  6. Install the clevis bracket at the lower control arm. (Refer to SUSPENSION/FRONT/CLEVIS BRACKET - INSTALLATION) . Tighten the bolt to 150 N.m (110 ft.lbs.).
  7. Install the lower stabilizer link at the lower control arm. Tighten the bolt to 136 N.m (100 ft.lbs.) (Refer to SUSPENSION/FRONT/STABILIZER LINK - INSTALLATION) .
  8. Install the left tire and wheel assembly. (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS/WHEELS - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Reconnect the battery temperature sensor.
  11. Install the battery tray (Refer to ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/TRAY - INSTALLATION) .
  12. Install the battery (Refer to ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/BATTERY - INSTALLATION) .
  13. Reconnect the battery cables.