Coil Spring Removal and Installation: Installation

Install coil spring (3) on spring seat (2) of axle housing (1) and then raise axle housing (1).
NOTE: When seating coil spring, mate spring end with stepped part (4) of rear axle spring seat (2) as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Installing Coil Spring (3) On Spring Seat (2) Of Axle Housing (1)
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Install shock absorber lower bolt. For its proper installing direction, refer to the figure.
NOTE:
- For H27 engine model, use new absorber bolt.
- Nut should not be tightened.
Fig 2: Installing Shock Absorber Lower Bolt
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Install wheel speed sensor clamp (if equipped) and E-ring, and connect breather hose to axle housing.
Connect parking brake cable hanger (1) to chassis frame (4) and clamp (3) to cross member (2). Remove floor jack from axle housing.

Fig 3: Connecting Parking Brake Cable Hanger To Chassis Frame And Clamp To Cross Member
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install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque

Wheel nut (a): 100 N.m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft)

Fig 4: Installing Wheel And Tightening Wheel Nuts To Specified Torque
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Lower hoist and tighten absorber lower nut to specified torque.
NOTE: Tighten lower nut with vehicle off hoist and in non-loaded condition.

Tightening torque

Shock absorber lower nut (b): 100 N.m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft)

Fig 5: Tightening Shock Absorber Lower Nut

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