Viper GTS V10-8.0L VIN E (1999)
6.
Remove the shock absorber/coil spring assembly from the vise.
7.
Repeat steps 2 through 6 for the other shock absorber/coil spring as necessary.
8.
Install both front and/or rear shock absorber/coil spring assemblies onto the vehicle.
CAUTION:
When installing shock absorber/coil spring assemblies, the vehicle must be at design height before tightening the upper and lower mounting
bolts to specifications.
9.
Continue with Section "0 - Setting the Vehicle Design Height."
Q. Coil Spring Preload Adjustment - ACR Suspension
NOTE:
The following procedure is only required on vehicles that have incorrect design height as determined by Section "0 - Setting the Vehicle Design
Height."
1.
Remove the front and/or rear shock absorber assemblies from the vehicle (Figure 68).
2.
Securely hold the shock absorber in a vise by clamping the lower bushing or clevis.
CAUTION:
Do not clamp the shock absorber in a vise that is not equipped with protective caps on the vise jaws. Failure to use protective caps will result
in damage to the bushing and clevis of the shock absorber.