Installation

INSTALLATION






CAUTION: The weight of the vehicle must be supported by the springs before the control arms and track bar are tightened. Failure to follow these instructions will cause premature bushing failure.

1. Raise the axle under the vehicle.
2. Install lower control arms (1) onto the axle brackets (2). Loosely install mounting bolts and nuts.
3. Install coil spring isolators and springs.
4. Raise axle up until springs are seated.





5. Install upper control arms (1) into axle brackets (2). Loosely install mounting bolts and nuts.





6. Install shock absorbers (1) in axle brackets (2). Install shock bolts and nuts and tighten nuts to specifications.





7. Install stabilizer bar (1) and clamps (2) on axle. Tighten clamp (2) bolts to torque specifications.
8. Install vent hose to axle shaft tube.





9. Install track bar (1) in axle bracket (2). Loosely install track bar (1) bolt.





10. Install brake rotors, calipers and brake sensor (1) on axle (2).
11. Install parking brake cables. Installation





12. Install propeller shaft with pinion flange (1) and propeller shaft flange (2) reference marks aligned.

NOTE: Clean all propeller shaft bolts and apply Mopar Lock AND Seal Adhesive or equivalent to the threads before installation.

13. Install propeller shaft bolts and tighten to specifications.
14. Install the wheels and tires.
15. Remove lifting device from axle and lower the vehicle.
16. Tighten lower control arms, upper control arms and track bar bolts to torque specifications.