Rear Spring Front Stop Replacement

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Fig 1: Rear Spring Front Stop

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
1	Rear Spring Stop Bolts (Qty: 3) NOTE: For the left rear front spring stop, the fuel tank must be removed to gain access to the spring stop mounting bolts. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement (35 Reg/Ext/Crew Cab With 34 Gal Tank) or Fuel Tank Replacement (15 Ext/Crew Cab With 26 Gal Tank) or Fuel Tank Replacement (15/25 Reg/Ext/Crw Cab With 34 Gal Tnk) or Fuel Tank Replacement (15 Rec Cab With 26 Gal Tank) or Fuel Tank Replacement (25 Ext/Crew Cab With 26 Gal Tank)
2	Rear Spring Stop Nuts (Qty: 3) CAUTION: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution . Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
3	Rear Front Spring Stop