Rear Axle - 8 1/4

Fig 1: Lower Suspension Arm

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CAUTION: The weight of the vehicle must be supported by the springs before the lower control arms are tightened. This must be done to maintain vehicle ride height and prevent premature bushing failure.

Raise the axle under the vehicle.
Install lower control arms (2) onto the axle brackets (1) and loosely install the mounting bolts.

Fig 2: Coil Spring
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Install coil spring isolators (1) and springs (3).
Raise axle up until springs are seated.

Fig 3: Ball Joint Pinch Bolt
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Install upper control arm ball joint (1) into axle bracket and tighten pinch bolt (2) to torque specification.

Fig 4: Shock Absorber
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Install shock absorbers and tighten bolts (2) to torque specification.
Install stabilizer bar and tighten nuts to torque specification.
Install brake components.
Install axle vent hose.
Install propeller shaft with reference marks.
Install the wheels and tires.
Remove lifting device from axle and lower the vehicle.
Tighten the lower control arm bolts to torque specification.