Installation

INSTALLATION





1. Raise axle with lifting device and align to the leaf spring centering bolts.
2. Install spring clamps (1) and spring plates (4). Tighten the U-bolt nuts (2) to 149 Nm (110 ft. lbs.).




3. Install shock absorbers (3) and tighten nuts (2) to 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.).




4. Install ABS sensor (5) into the differential housing.




5. Install rear brake and park brake components.
6. Connect brake hose to axle junction block.
7. Install stabilizer bar and center it with equal spacing on both sides. Tighten retainer clamp (2) bolts (3) to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
8. Install axle vent hose.
9. Install propeller shaft with reference marks aligned. Tighten bolts to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).
10. Add gear lubricant, if necessary.