Leaf Springs - GMC G Service Manual

H Install or Connect (Figures 37 through 39, 41
and 43)
NOTICE: For steps 5, 7 and 9, see " Notice" on
page 3C-1 of this section.
• Line up the axle under the leaf springs.
• Raise it into position using a floor jack.
1. Steering damper to the axle.
• Refer to STEERING LINKAGE (SEC. 3B1).
2. Axle (157) to the leaf springs (162).
• Refer to "Leaf Spring" in this section.
3. Stabilizer link (116) to the axle (175) (figure 41).
4. Link into the hole on the spring spacer (158) and axle.
5. Insulator (118), retainer (117) and nut (136).
IC il Tighten
• Nut (136) until the distance between each
retainer (117) is 52.8 mm (2.08 inches) (figure
41).
101. Spring Hanger
105. Washer
106. Bolt
107. Shackle
108. Nut
135. Nut
157. Front Axle
158. Spring Spacer
162. Leaf Spring
164. Spacer
165. U-Bolt
173. Spring Hanger
Figure 43 — Axle and Leaf Spring Attachment Points
FRONT SUSPENSION 3C-41
6. Stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar (166) (figure 41).
7. Washer (114) and nut (115).
HO Tighten
• Nut (115) to 68 N*m (50 ft. lbs.).
8. Shock absorber (113) to the axle (157) (figure 39).
9. Washer (111) and nut (109).
HQ Tighten
• Nut (109) to 50 N»m (37 ft. lbs.).
10. Steering arm, knuckle and spindle.
• Refer to "Steering Arm, Knuckle and Spindle" in
this section.
• Adjust the wheel bearings.
• Refer to "Wheel Bearing Adjustment" in this
section.
11. Wheel and tire assembly.
• Lower the vehicle.
• Check the front end alignment and reset as required.
• Refer to FRONT END ALIGNMENT (SEC. 3A).
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