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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the leaf spring assembly to the vehicle.
    2. Fig 1: View Of Front Spring Bracket Nut & Bolt
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  2. Install the front bolt and nuts but do not tighten.
  3. Install the rear leaf spring hanger to shackle nut and bolt.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Rear Axle, Spacers, Spring Plates & U-Bolts
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    IMPORTANT: Do not reuse the U-bolts.
  4. Install the spring spacer.
  5. Install the U-bolts.
  6. Install the anchor plate.
    7. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  7. Install the U-bolt nuts.

    Tighten: 

    • For the 1500, tighten the nut to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
    • For the 2500/3500, tighten the U-bolt nut to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).

  8. Tighten the front rear spring mounting nut

    Tighten:  Tighten the front nut to 200 N.m (148 lb ft).

  9. Tighten the rear leaf spring hanger to shackle nut and bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the shackle nut to 90 N.m (70 lb ft).

  10. Install the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement (1500 SWB - 98.4L (26 gal) Tank) or Fuel Tank Replacement (1500 LWB - 117.3L (31 gal) Tank) or Fuel Tank Replacement (1500 SWB - 98.4L (26 gal) Tank + E85) or Fuel Tank Replacement (1500 LWB - 117.3L (31 gal) Tank + E85) or Fuel Tank Replacement (2500 LWB - 98.4L (26 gal) Tank-Front) or Fuel Tank Replacement (2500 LWB - 43.5L (11.5 gal) Tank-Rear) .
  11. Install the trailer hitch, if equipped. Refer to Trailer Hitch Replacement .
  12. Remove the rear axle support.
  13. Remove the safety stands.
  14. Lower the vehicle.
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