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Illustration 23
D
RIVESHAFT
S
PACER
I
NSTALLATION
1)
Align marks on front driveshaft and pinion flange.
2)
Install driveshaft spacer RS176835 between pinion
flange and driveshaft using hardware from kit RS860822
and threadlock. The raised surface of the spacer fits into the
recess of the flange. Torque to 55 ft. lbs. See Illustration 24.
Illustration 24
S
UB
-
FRAME
I
NSTALLATION
1)
With an assistant’s help, raise sub-frame RS176588B
up into the lower control arm frame brackets. See
Illustration 25.
Illustration 25
2)
Attach the sub-frame with the hardware from kit
RS860562. Install a small washer and centering plate
RS176421 on each rear bolt. Insert all bolts from front to
back. See Illustration 26.
Illustration 26
3)
Tighten the sub-frame nuts and bolts to 155 ft. lbs.
L
OWER
C
ONTROL
A
RM
&
S
HOCK
A
BSORBER
I
NSTALLATION
1)
Insert the left lower control arm into the sub-frame
pockets on the driver side. Loosely attach the control arm
with the original hardware. Align cam bolts if so equipped.
NOTE: Do not tighten pivot bolts until vehicle is at normal
ride height.
2)
Insert the right lower control arm into the sub-frame
pockets on the passenger side. Loosely attach the control
arm with the original hardware. See Illustration 27.
Illustration 27
3)
Install the driver side coil over assembly into a quality
spring compressor. Mark coil, shock and upper mount for
installation reference. Carefully compress the coil spring.
4)
Hold the shock shaft and remove the upper shock nut.
Remove the shock.
5)
Assemble lower spring seat and OE jounce bumper on
new Rancho shock absorber according to instructions
supplied with shock absorber.
RS176588B
RS176588B
RS176841
RS176834
OE Dampener Mount
RS176835
Frame Mount
