Shock Absorber, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Only Bolt the Shock Absorber to the Wheel Bearing Housing When the Dimension "a" is Reached. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, REAR AXLE, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .

-- Insert the shock absorber -2- and tighten the bolts -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Shock Absorber Bolts

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-- Tighten the bolt -arrow-.

Fig 2: Locating Shock Absorber Bolt

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-- Install the coil spring. Refer to SPRING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the wheel and tighten. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .