Rear Lean

A side-to-side lean at the rear of the vehicle can be adjusted by approximately 6 mm (1/4 inch) by installing a shim between the rear spring and axle on the low side of the vehicle. A "low at the rear" vehicle can be raised approximately 6 mm (1/4 inch) by installation of one shim on each side. Use the following procedure to install the shim (E37A-5742-AA).
1. Raise the vehicle until the weight is off the rear springs but with the tires still touching the floor.
2. Loosen the spring U-bolts to allow the axle to separate from the spring approximately 13 mm (1/2 inch).
3. Position the shim (E37A-5742-AA) between the spring and the spring seat with the tie bolt head through the hole in the shim.
4. Make sure the spring leaves are properly aligned and the spring U-bolts contact the edges of the spring assembly or axle seat.
5. Tighten the spring U-bolt sufficiently and make sure the spring bolt head extends through shim into axle seat hole.
6. Tighten the U-bolt nuts to 88-102 N.m (65-75 ft-lb).