B4000 Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.0L OHV (1997)
REAR LEAN
1. Raise the vehicle until the weight is off the rear springs but with the tires still touching the floor.
2. Loosen the spring U-bolts to allow the axle to separate from the spring approximately 13 mm (1/2 inch).
3. Position the shim between the rear spring and axle spacer. Tape may be used to hold the shim in position.
4. Make sure the spring leaves are properly aligned and the spring U-bolts contact the edges of the spring assembly or axle seat.
5. Tighten the spring U-bolt sufficiently and make sure the spring bolt head extends through shim into axle seat hole.
6. Tighten the U-bolt nuts to 88 - 102 Nm (65 - 75 ft. lbs.).
SIDE-TO-SIDE LEAN
Side-to-side vehicle lean should be verified by measuring the fender lip-to-ground dimension before beginning diagnosis and service actions. The
following are the normal acceptance limits:
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Maximum of 16mm (5/8 inch) variance between left and right front wheel lips to ground.
