Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Notch & Flat Outboard

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Tap the mount into the support assembly ensuring the flat is outboard (2) and the notch (1) is rearward upon the installation.
Bend the tabs outboard with a large pair of pliers. The tabs should be fully seated against the chamfer in the support assembly retainer ring.
Raise the support assembly to the body of the vehicle.

Fig 2: Identifying Support Bracket Retaining Bolts

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CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the 2 bolts securing the front of the support assembly to the vehicle body.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 181 N.m (133 lb ft).

Fig 3: View Of Center Support Brackets

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Install the support bracket to the body (1).
Tighten

Tighten the support bracket to the body bolts to 128 N.m (94 lb ft).
Install the brackets to body at the support assembly forward mounts.
Tighten

Tighten the insulator to the body bracket bolts to 86 N.m (63 lb ft).
Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement .
Install the wheels and the tires.
Tighten

Tighten the wheel nuts to 125 N.m (80 lb ft).
Lower the vehicle.
Inspect and adjust the rear toe. Refer to Rear Toe Adjustment (FE1, FE3) , Rear Toe Adjustment (FE7) .