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2.

Tire and Wheel assembly, refer to Tires and Wheels (Section 3E).

3.

Scribe strut to knuckle.

4.

Jack pad.

5.

Install J 35778 to rear leaf spring.

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Fully compress rear leaf spring using J 35778, do not remove spring or retention plates.

6.

Auxiliary spring using J 36956, refer to "Auxiliary Spring".

7.

Brake hose bracket at strut.

8.

Strut to body bolts.

9.

Strut/auxiliary spring upper bracket/stabilizer shaft bracket from knuckle.

INSTALL OR CONNECT

1.

Strut to body bolts.

Tighten

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Bolts to 46 N-m (34 lb.ft.).

2.

Strut/upper auxiliary spring bracket/stabilizer shaft bracket to knuckle.

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Align scribe marks to ensure proper alignment.

3.

Brake hose bracket.

4.

Auxiliary spring using J 37956, refer to "Auxiliary Spring".

5.

Remove J 35778 from rear leaf spring.

6.

Jack pad.

Tighten

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Bolt to 25 N-m (18 lb.ft.)

7.

Tire and wheel assembly, refer to Tires and Wheels (Section 3E).

8.

Lower vehicle.

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