Hombre S Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.3L (1999)
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The spring shackle to frame nut Do not tighten the nut.
7. Remove the axle support.
8. Raise exhaust system and connect rear exhaust hangers, if necessary.
9. Install the spare tire.
10. Install the following parts:
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The U-bolts
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The anchor plate
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the washer
11. Install the U-bolt nuts.
Tighten
1. Tighten the U-bolt nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft) in the sequence shown.
2. Then tighten the U-bolt nuts to 100 N.m (73 lb ft) in the sequence shown.
12. Support the axle so that there is a distance of 164 mm to 176 mm (6.46 in to 6.94 in) between the axle tube and the metal surface of the bumper
bracket (1).
13. Tighten the leaf spring front bracket nut.
Tighten
Tighten the front bracket nut to 122 N.m (89 lb ft).
