Section 215 (Rear Suspension System): Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Leaf Spring to Front Hanger Mounting Nut | 110 N.m + A 200 Degree Turn | 80 lb ft + A 200 Degree Turn |
| Leaf Spring U Bolts Retaining Nuts (All 1500 Series) | 85 N.m | 63 lb ft |
| Leaf Spring U Bolts Retaining Nuts (All 2500 Series and 3500 Series Cargo and Passenger Vans and Cutaways With 9Q4) | 140 N.m | 103 lb ft |
| Leaf Spring U Bolts Retaining Nuts (3500 Series Cutaways Without 9Q4) | 147 N.m | 108 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Mounting Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Mounting Nut | 80 N.m | 59 lb ft |
| Spring Shackle to Frame Mounting Nut | 90 N.m | 66 lb ft |
| Spring Shackle to Leaf Spring Mounting Nut | 90 N.m | 66 lb ft |