7
pockets. Carefully remove the spring
compressor.
4.
≤
Rotate spring so pig tail end fits back in
spring pocket. Install spring retainer and bolt.
Tighten to 16 FT-LBS.
5.
≤
Reinstall bump stop mount and rubber bump
stop.
6.
≤
Repeat steps 2 through 5 for other side.
7.
≤
Install one retaining washer and grommet
onto each new front shock absorber. Attach
shocks to axle brackets. Tighten bolts to 23
FT-LBS.
8.
≤
Install front wheels and lower vehicle to the
ground. Tighten lug nuts to 80--110 FT-LBS.
9.
≤
Position shock stud through upper mounting
hole. Install upper shock grommet, retainer
and nut. Tighten to 17 FT-LBS. Repeat for
other side.
10.
≤
Reconnect the stabilizer bar to the front
axle. Tighten both lower link bolts to 70 FT-
LBS.
11.
≤
Tighten the lower suspension arm to frame
bracket nut and bolt to 130 FT-LBS (both
sides).
12.
≤
Align the reference marks on the adjustment
cams and lower arm axle brackets. Tighten
nuts to 85 FT-LBS.
13.
≤
Grease new lower suspension arms until
you see a slight amount of grease coming out
of bushings. DO NOT OVER GREASE!!!
REAR SUSPENSION
Shock & Spring Removal
1.
≤
Chock front wheels.
2.
≤
Disconnect the stabilizer bar links from the
stabilizer bar.
3.
≤
Disconnect the track bar from the frame
bracket. See figure 7.
4.
≤
Raise the rear of the vehicle and support the
frame with jack stands. Remove the rear
wheels.
5.
≤
Separate the track bar from the axle
bracket. Remove the track Bar. See Figure
7.
Figure 7
6.
≤
Support the rear axle with a floor jack and
remove the shock absorbers.
7.
≤
Mark the orientation of the coil springs on
the axle pads. Carefully lower the rear axle
until the coil springs are free from the upper
mount seat. Remove the coil springs.
Track Bar Bracket Installation
1.
≤
Place track bar bracket 130019 on top of the
axle bracket as shown in figure 8. Insert a
14mm bolt through both brackets. Using the
new bracket as a template, mark the two
additional holes on the axle bracket.
Figure 8
