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

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Fig 1: Isolator Spring Locator - Typical

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1 - LOWER ISOLATOR

2 - SPRING LOCATOR

3 - COIL SPRING

Install the upper isolator.
Install the lower isolator (3).

Pull down on the axle and position the coil spring (1) in the lower isolator.

Fig 2: Spring

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1 - UPPER SHOCK BOLT

2 - SHOCK

3 - LOWER SHOCK BOLT

4 - SPRING

Raise the axle with the hydraulic jack.
Install the shock absorber (3) to the axle bracket and tighten to 115 N.m (85 ft. lbs.).
Install the stabilizer bar link to the body rail, tighten to 102 N.m (75 ft. lbs.).
Install the wheel and tire assemblies.
Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.