Installation

INSTALLATION




1. Raise axle and align lower control arms. Install control arm bolts loose at this time.
2. Install coil springs.
3. Raise axle and align upper control arms. Install control arm bolts loose at this time.

NOTE: Bell crank bolt has a Loctite(R) patch, a new bolt should be used. If bolt is not available, clean bolt and apply Loctite(R) 242 to the threads.

4. Install watts link bell crank bolt (2) and tighten to 217 Nm (160 ft. lbs.).




5. Install shock absorbers and tighten nuts to 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.).
6. Install parking brake and brake components.
7. Install wheel speed sensors.
8. Install axle vent hose.
9. Install stabilizer bar (2) and center it with equal spacing on both sides. Tighten bolts to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).




10. Install propeller shaft (2) with reference marks (3) aligned.
11. Install new companion flange bolts and tighten to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).

NOTE: Companion flange bolts have a Loctite(R) patch, new bolts should be used. If bolts are not available, clean bolts and apply Loctite(R) 242 to the threads.

12. With vehicle on the ground, tighten upper control arm bolts to 170 Nm (125 ft. lbs.). Tighten lower control arm nuts to 230 Nm (170 ft. lbs.).