Spring, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Make sure the washer is not damaged.

-- Replace the washer if necessary.

-- Install the washer on the coil spring.

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The spring start -arrow- must touch the stop of lower spring support.

-- Install the spring and the spring support.

-- Spring seat has a pin on bottom.

-- Insert this pin into hole of lower transverse link -arrow-.

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-- Insert the top of the spring support into the upper spring end.

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-- The bead on the spring support -arrow- must fit into the coil spring correctly.

-- Release the tension on the spring, guiding upper spring support onto tab of body.

-- Remove the Spring Compressor.

-- Install the wheel and tighten. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .