GENERAL PROCEDURES (FRONT AND REAR AXLES)

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Wheel And Tire Installation

1.  When installing the wheels and tires, tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross pattern to the following tightening torque.

Connector Disconnection

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable before performing any work that requires handling of connectors.

Suspension Links Removal/Installation

1.  For the joint sections with rubber bushings, raise the vehicle using a lift, and then temporarily tighten the installation bolts and nuts. Lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten them completely with the specified torque

Brake Lines Disconnection/Connection

Caution

•  Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. If brake fluid does get on a painted surface, wipe it off immediately.

1.  Tighten the brake pipe flare nut using the SST (49 0259 770B). Be sure to modify the brake pipe flare nut tightening torque to allow for use of a torque wrench-SST combination.

2.  If any brake line has been disconnected anytime during the procedure, add brake fluid, bleed the brakes, and inspect for leakage after the procedure has been completed.