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Suspension Assembly: Installation

  1. If axle beam mounting has been removed, use Figure  to correctly adjust mounting pad. If pad is not correctly aligned, torsional preload of mounting bushings will be incorrect.
  2. Position rear suspension on body. Refit nuts keeping axle beam to body. Raise wheel and guide upper end of strut into body mounting.
  3. Connect parking brake cables. Connect brake lines. Lower vehicle and tighten upper strut mounting nuts. Bleed brake system.