Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedures

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
3. Place a suitable support under the equalizing beam.
4. Remove the rear spring travel limiting link from the suspension assembly. Refer to Rear Spring Travel Limiting Link Replacement .

1

Rear Shock Lower Nut (Qty: 2)

Tip
Remove the lower shock nuts with the washers and insulators.

Tighten
108 N·m (80 lb ft)

2

Rear Bolster Spring Nut (Qty: 16)

Tip
Remove the all of the bolster spring nuts so the equalizing beam can be separated from the spring bracket.

Tighten
129 N·m (95 lb ft)

3

Important: The rear bloster springs must be replaced in pairs.

Rear Bolster Spring (Qty: 4)

Tip

1. Lower the equalizing beam to allow the bolster spring studs to clear the mounting holes.
2. Replace the bolster springs in pairs.