Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN P Flex Fuel (2007)
2. Position the spring (6) on the rear axle pad. Make sure the spring center bolt is inserted in the pad locating hole.
3. Align front spring eye (2) with the bolt hole in the front frame bracket. Install the spring eye bolt (1) and flag nut through the access hole in the
frame (3) and tighten the bolt (1) finger-tight.
4. Align spring shackle eye with the bolt hole in the rear frame bracket (4). Install the bolt (3) and nut and tighten the spring shackle eye nut
finger-tight.
5. Install the U-bolts (1), spring plate (4) and nuts (2).
6. Tighten the U-bolt nuts (2) to 149 Nm (110 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the wheel and tire assemblies.
8. Remove the support stands from under the frame rails. Lower the vehicle until the springs are supporting the weight of the vehicle.