3.1. | Raise the vehicle frame with a suitable lifting device. |
3.2. | Support the frame forward of the rear axle. |
• | The nuts |
• | The washers |
• | The bolts |
• | The saddle cap nuts |
• | The washers |
• | The saddle cap studs and caps |
8.1. | Lower the crosstubes and the beams. |
8.2. | Slide the beams and the washers, if equipped, off of the crosstube. |
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the equalizer bolt nut to 700 N·m (516 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the saddle cap stud to 81 N·m (60 lb ft). Use the two nut method.
• | The spring saddle caps |
• | The washers |
• | The nuts |
Tighten
Tighten the spring saddle cap nuts to 340 N·m (250 lb ft) after the axle is in its normal operating position.
Callout | Component Name |
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Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section. Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Preliminary Procedures
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1 | Auxiliary Spring Plate Nut (Qty: 4) Tip Tighten |
2 | Auxiliary Spring Plate Bolt (Qty: 4) Tip |
3 | Rear Auxiliary Spring Plate Tip |
4 | Equalizing Beam Bar Pin Nut (Qty: 4) Tip Tighten |
5 | Equalizing Beam Bar Pin Bolt (Qty: 4) Tip |
6 | Equalizing Beam Tip |