Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedures

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

1

Auxiliary Spring Shim to Contact Plate Nut (Qty: 2)

Tip
Remove the auxiliary spring shim plate nuts from the shim plate.

Tighten
129 N·m (95 lb ft)

2

Auxiliary Spring Shim to Contact Plate Bolt (Qty: 2)

Tip
Remove the bolts from the auxiliary spring shims.

3

Rear Auxiliary Spring Shim

Tip
Remove the auxiliary spring shims from the equalizing beam.