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Front Suspension








^ Tool Required:
- J 6627-A Tie Rod Remover

REMOVAL

NOTE: Raise the vehicle and support it with suitable safety stands. Support the axle separately to eliminate any load on the springs.

Remove or disconnect the following:
1. Tire and wheel assembly.
2. Nut (195) and washer (196).








3. Shock absorber (197) from the axle (241).
4. Nut (199) and washer (198).





5. Stabilizer link (200) from the stabilizer shaft (248).
- Use J 6627-A to separate the stabilizer shaft from the stabilizer link.
6. Nut (220), retainer (201) and insulator (202).
7. Stabilizer link (200) from the axle.
- Pull the link free from the axle, making sure not to lose the other insulator and retainer.
8. Nuts (219), washers (192) and U-bolts (247).
9. Spacer (246) and spring spacer (242).
10. Leaf spring (244) from the axle.
11. Nut (194), washer (192), bolt (193), and washer (192) to separate the spring from the rear shackle (190).
12. Nut (194), washer (192), bolt (193), and washer (192) to separate the spring from the front hanger (190).
- Pull the leaf spring back and out.
13. Leaf spring (244) from the frame.

INSTALLATION
Install or connect the following:
1. Leaf spring (244) to the frame. Line up the spring with the spring hanger (190) and the spring hanger (190). Double wrap end is toward the front of the vehicle.
2. Washer (192), bolt (193), washer (192) and nut (194) to attach the spring to the front spring hanger (190).
3. Washer (192), bolt (193), washer (192), and Nut (194) to attach the spring to the spring hanger (190). Tighten (194) to 185 Nm (136 ft. lbs.).
4. Leaf spring (244) to the axle.
- Position the spring spacer (242) onto the axle. Either aligning pin can contact the edge of the leaf spring after the assembly is complete.
5. Spacer (246), U-bolts (247), washers (192), and nuts (219). Tighten in a diagonal sequence (e.g., 1-3-4-2):
a. First (219) to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
b. Finally to 125 Nm (92 ft. lbs.).
6. Stabilizer link (200) to the axle. Insert the link into the proper hole in the axle after the retainer (201) and insulator (202) are attached.





7. Insulator (202), retainer (201), and nut (220). Tighten (220) until the distance between each retainer (201) is 38.0 mm (1.5 inches).
8. Stabilizer link (200) to the stabilizer shaft (248).
9. Washer (198) and nut (199). Tighten (199) to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).
10. Shock absorber (197) to the axle.
11. Washer (196) and nut (195). Tighten (195) to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
12. Tire and wheel assembly.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Check the front end alignment and reset as required.

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