Front Suspension: Spring: Installation

Fig 1: Compressing Front Spring

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Install the compressed front spring (1) with the rubber mount to the vehicle.

Fig 2: Locating Bolts Attaching Lower Control Arm To Frame
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Swing the lower control arm up to its mounting position and install the bolts and nuts (1).
NOTE: To avoid suspension preload, the vehicle must be at normal ride height before tightening lower control arm bolts to final specifications.
Install the supporting device to the lower control arm. Position the lower control arm so the distance between the spring and the upper and lower perches is snug making sure the spring is in its correct mounting position.
Slowly release the front spring making sure it is in its correct mounting position.
Lower and remove the supporting device so the lower control arm is in its down position.

Fig 3: Locating Shock Absorber Bolt & Nut
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Install the shock absorber lower bolt and nut (1) to the lower control arm. Tighten to 55 N.m (41 ft. lbs.).

Fig 4: Locating Shock Absorber Upper Mounting Nut
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Lower the vehicle while guiding the shock into the upper mounting surface.
Install the rubber mount and washer over the shock absorber stud.
Install the shock absorber upper mounting nut (1). Tighten to 18 N.m (13 ft. lbs.).
Tighten the lower control arm to 120 N.m (88 ft. lbs.).
Lower the vehicle and check vehicle alignment. (Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .