B4000 V6-4.0L SOHC (2005)
Truck Bed: Adjustments
Pickup Bed Lean - Shimming, Axle
PICKUP BED LEAN - SHIMMING, AXLE
NOTE: A side-to-side lean may be adjusted by 6 mm (0.25 in) by placing a shim between the rear spring and the axle on the low side of the vehicle.
1. Determine if the pickup bed requires shimming.
2. Without removing the tires from the ground, raise the vehicle enough to take the weight off of the rear springs.
3. Loosen the spring U-bolt nuts.
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Separate the spring and the axle approximately 13 mm (0.5 in).
NOTE: On 4WD vehicles place the shim between the rear spring and the axle spacer.
4. Install the shim.
5. Tighten the U-bolt nuts.
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Tighten to 103 N-m (10.5 kgf-m, 76 ft-lbf).
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Check the vehicle lean.
