For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove the following components from the lower mounting brackets (7):
- Remove the shock absorbers (5) from the lower mounting brackets (7). Push the shock absorbers into the fully retracted position.
- Remove the following components from the hanger (2):
- Lower the axle far enough to allow the spring shackle (8) to clear the hanger and allow removal of the bracket (2).
- Remove the following components from the side member (3):
| • | The nut (10) |
| • | The washer (9) |
| • | The insulator (8) |
| • | The hanger eye bolt nut (4) |
| • | The washers |
| • | The bolt (12) |
| • | The spring hanger nuts (1, 11) |
| • | The washers |
| • | The bolts (6, 7) |
| • | The spring hanger (4) |
Installation Procedure
- Install the hanger (4) to the side member with the following parts:
- Raise the spring.
- Guide the shackle assembly (8) into the hanger aligning the holes.
- Install the following components:
- Install the washer (6) and the insulator (13) if removed.
- Install the shock absorber (5) into the lower mounting bracket (7)
- Install the following components:
- Install the front wheel if removed.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the blocks from the wheels.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
| • | The bolts (6, 7) |
| • | The washers |
| • | The nuts (1, 11) |
| - | F02: Tighten the spring hanger nuts to 70 N·m (52 lb ft). |
| - | Non F02: Tighten the spring hanger nuts to 100 N·m (74 lb ft). |
| 4.1. | The bolt (12) |
| 4.2. | The washers (3, 11) |
| 4.3. | The nut (4) |
Tighten the rear spring hanger shackle assembly nut to 330 N·m (243 lb ft).
| 7.1. | The insulator (8) |
| 7.2. | The washer (9) |
| 7.3. | The nut (10) |
Tighten the lower shock absorber nut to 85 N·m (63 lb ft).
