Section 10 (Suspension System): Front: Spring: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Sprinter. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
To avoid damaging the transverse leaf spring, cushion the pad on the jack accordingly.
NOTE:
Hand tighten all bolts until vehicle is on the ground, unless the bushings may become distorted.
NOTE:
The height blocks between the engine cradle and the spring are color coded, Make sure not to mix the blocks per sides. The blocks are different in sizes to accommodate the weight of the vehicle and driver in order for the vehicle to sit level.
- Install the transverse leaf spring in the center with a jack with all the rubber mounts attached.
- Install the lower control arm to the frame. See Figure.
- Install the knuckle on the lower ball joint.
- Raise the lower control arm approximately 10 mm with a jack.
- Install both stop plate bolts to the lower control arm
- Install the strut bolts to the steering knuckle.
- Reinstall the tie rod to the steering knuckle. See Figure. Tighten to 150 N.m (110 ft. lbs.).
- Install the ABS sensor all the way into the steering knuckle, the sensor will adjust automatically when the vehicle is moved. See Figure.
- Install the disc brake caliper adapter. See Figure. Tighten to 170 N.m (125 ft. lbs.).
- Install the front wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the spring clamp plates. See Figure. Tighten (M-10 bolts) to 65 N.m (48 ft. lbs.) (M-12 bolts) to 130 N.m (96 ft. lbs.).
- Roll the vehicle approximately 1 mm forwards and the backwards, and rock firmly.
- Tighten the nuts on the lower control arm to the frame to 150 N.m (110 ft. lbs.).
- Apply brake to actuate brake pressure.