Installation

4X2

1. Tape the isolator pad to the top of the coil spring. Position the spring in the lower suspension arm well. Be sure that the coil spring is seated in the well.




2. Install Front Spring Compressor DD-1278 (2) up through the lower suspension arm, coil spring and shock hole in the frame.
3. Tighten the tool nut to compress the coil spring.





4. Install the steering knuckle Service and Repair.
5. Install the retaining nut on the upper ball joint and tighten to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.), then add an additional 200° turn.
6. Remove the spring compressor tool.

7. Support the lower control arm at the outboard side of the lower control arm to support vehicle weight.
8. Install the shock absorber. Service and Repair.
9. Install the stabilizer link Service and Repair.
10. Remove the lower control arm support.
11. Install the wheel and tire assembly, Service and Repair.
12. remove the support and lower the vehicle to the floor with vehicle weight. Tighten the front and rear control arm frame pivot bolts if loosened to 210 Nm (155 ft. lbs.).
13. Perform a wheel alignment Service and Repair.