Installation

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist or a jack and position the left drive axle assembly at the radius arm. Secure the drive axle to crossmember with the pivot bolt. Tighten bolt to 163-203 Nm (120-150 ft-lbs).

2. Position the right hand axle assembly at the crossmember and radius arm. Align the axle shaft and install in slip shaft. Install the boot on the shaft so the boot seats in the grooves. Position new Keystone Clamps over the grooves on the boot and crimp the clamp with Keystone Clamp Pliers, T63P-91 71-A or equivalent. Secure axle assembly to crossmember with pivot bolt. Tighten to 163-203 Nm (120-150 ft-lbs).

3. Install vent fitting in differential housing. Connect vent tube to vent fitting using new hose clamps.

4. Position spring seat and install a new stud at axle arm and upper radius arm. Install new bolt at axle assembly and lower radius arm. Tighten bolts to 245-325 Nm (180-240 ft-lbs).

5. Position coil spring insulator and coil spring on lower spring seat. Install nut and tighten to 41-94 Nm (30-70 ft-lbs). Position jack under axle assembly and raise coil spring into position. Install upper spring retainer and screw. Tighten to 18-24 Nm (13-18 ft-lbs).

6. Lower the jack.

7. Connect shock absorbers to upper and lower frame brackets.

8. Install brake caliper and wheel and tire assembly.

9. Connect the steering linkage as outlined in Steering Linkage.

10. Lower the vehicle and check and adjust camber and toe-in.