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NOTE: During assembly, new cotter pins should
always be used.
NOTE: If the cotter pin cannot be inserted due to
misalignment of the hole and the slots in the nut,
always tighten the nut until it is properly aligned.
9. Using a new lock nut and existing cap screw, secure
the shock to the upper A-arm. Tighten to 35 ft-lb.
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10. Tighten the cap screw securing the upper A-arm to
the frame to 42 ft-lb.
11. Using new “patch-lock” cap screws, secure the brake
caliper to the brake disc. Tighten to 35 ft-lb.
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12. Install the wheels and using a crisscross pattern,
tighten the wheel nuts in 20 ft-lb increments to a
final torque of 40 ft-lb (steel wheel), 60 ft-lb (alumi-
num wheel w/black nuts), or 80 ft-lb (aluminum
wheel w/chrome nuts).
13. Install the front bumper; then remove the vehicle
from the support stand.
Rear A Arms
REMOVING
1. Lift and support the vehicle on a support stand that
allows access to the rear suspension with the rear
tires off of the floor. Remove the wheels.
NOTE: The upper A-arm can be removed without
removing the hub or the knuckle. If it is the techni-
cian’s objective to only remove the upper A-arm, pro-
ceed to step 5.
2. Remove and discard the “patch-lock” cap screws
securing the brake caliper to the hub.
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3. Remove the cap screws securing the brakeline hose
to the lower A-arm. Set the brake caliper aside.
WS078A
4. Remove the cap screws securing the shock to the
frame and lower A-arm. Discard the lock nuts.
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