- Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning
of this section.
- Remove the parking brake cable attaching bolt.
- Support the weight of the axle.
- Remove the bolt that attaches the lateral rod to the body.
- Remove the lower shock mounting bolts.
- Lower the axle and remove the coil springs with their seats.
To install:
- Place the spring on the axle.
- Install the lower shock mounting bolts. Torque the bolt to 159–181
ft. lbs. (216–245 Nm).
- Remove the jack.
- Install the lateral rod bolt. Torque the bolt to 170 ft. lbs. (230 Nm).
- Install the parking brake cable.
- Test drive the vehicle and check the alignment.
