Rear Suspension Coil Spring(s) - Installation

INSTALLATION





1. If necessary, position the spring insulators in the control arm (1) and cradle.

NOTE: A new spring will have a part number tag. To properly position the spring, the tag must be positioned to face straight out from the vehicle. If the existing spring is being installed (and no part number tag), align the markings made during removal.

2. Position the spring (2) in the pocket of the lower control arm.
3. While holding the spring in position, carefully raise the lower control arm with a support fixture at the outer end of the lower control arm to normal ride height.
4. Align the knuckle to the axle shaft and install the axle through the hub/bearing. Install the half shaft nut and tighten to 310 Nm (229 ft. lbs.).
5. If equipped with a height sensor (1), position the height sensor linkage (3) to it's ball stud (4) and press together to seat.





6. Position the tension link, install the nut (2) and tighten to 108 Nm (79 ft. lbs.).





7. Position the toe link, install the nut (1, 2) and tighten to 108 Nm (79 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the shock lower bolt (5) and nut and tighten to 235 Nm (173 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the stabilizer link to lower control arm nut (4) and tighten to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).





10. Install the camber link to knuckle bolt/nut (2) and tighten to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).
11. Install the wheel speed sensor and sensor retaining bolt (1) and tighten to 10.7 Nm (95 in. lbs.).





12. Position the brake pads and caliper, install the brake caliper slide bolts (guide pins) (4) and tighten to 27.5 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
13. Install the caliper slide bolt dust shields.





14. Install the brake caliper tension clip (1).
15. Install the wheel Service and Repair.
16. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
17. Pump the brake pedal until caliper pistons and brake pads are seated and a firm brake pedal is obtained.