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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Lower Control Arm & Coil Spring
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  1. Install the coil spring ensuring the insulator is seated in the lower control arm.
    2. Fig 2: Identifying Shock Absorber Lower Retaining Bolts
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    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  2. Raise the lower control arm and install the shock absorber lower retaining bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the shock absorber lower retaining bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    3. Fig 3: View of Adjustment Link Retaining Nut
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  3. Install the adjustment link to the control arm.
  4. Install the adjustment link retaining nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the adjustment link retaining nut to 30 N.m (22 lb ft) then tighten an additional 180 degrees.

  5. Connect the automatic level control link to the lower control arm.
  6. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  7. Lower the vehicle.
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