Suspension Assembly: Installation

If axle beam mounting has been removed, adjust mounting pad. See Fig 1. If pad is not correctly aligned, torsional preload of mounting bushings will be incorrect.
Position rear suspension on body. Install nuts retaining axle beam to body. Raise wheel. Guide upper end of strut/shock into body mount.
Connect parking brake cables. Connect brakelines. Lower vehicle. Tighten upper strut/shock retaining nuts. Tighten all bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Bleed brake system.

Fig 1: Aligning Axle Beam Mounting Pad

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