Differential Assembly: Adjustments

PICKUP BED LEAN - SHIMMING, AXLE

NOTE: A side-to-side lean may be adjusted by 6 mm (0.25 in) by placing a shim between the rear spring and the axle on the low side of the vehicle.

1. Determine if the pickup bed requires shimming.
2. Without removing the tires from the ground, raise the vehicle enough to take the weight off of the rear springs.







3. Loosen the spring U-bolt nuts.
- Separate the spring and the axle approximately 13 mm (0.5 in).

4. NOTE: On 4x4 vehicles place the shim between the rear spring and the axle spacer.

Install the shim.







5. Tighten the U-bolt nuts.
- Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).

6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Recheck the vehicle lean.