Section 534 (Suspension System (Service Information)): Front: Spring: Installation

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Fig 1: Spring Compressor

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1 - SPRING COMPRESSOR

2 - SPRING

Compress the spring (2).

Fig 2: Shock Orientation
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Install the lower isolator (7).
Position the shock (8) into the coil spring (6) make sure the jounce bumper (4) is on the shock rod .
Install the upper isolator (5).
NOTE: For proper orientation the nub hole (1) in the upper shock plate (3) must be 180° in a centerline from the bracket (9) at the bottom of the shock (8).
Install the upper shock mounting plate (3).
Install the shock upper mounting nut (2) Tighten to 39 N.m (25 ft. lbs.).
Decompress the spring.
Remove the shock assembly from the spring compressor tool (1).
Install the shock assembly (Refer to SUSPENSION/FRONT/SHOCK - INSTALLATION) .