Rear Lean

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