Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 125

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(7) Align the auxiliary spring with the primary
spring if equipped. Tighten the nuts until they force
the plate flush against the axle tube.
(8) Remove the supports and lower the vehicle so
that the weight is being supported by the tires.
(9) On 6,010 to 10,500 GVW vehicles, tighten the
spring clamp retaining nuts to 149 N-m (110 ft. lbs.)
torque. On 11,000 GVW cab-chassis vehicles tighten
nuts to 163 N-m (120 ft. lbs.) torque.
(10) On 6,010 to 7,500 GVW vehicles, tighten
spring front and rear eye pivot bolt nuts and shackle
eye to 136 N-m (100 ft. lbs.) torque. On 8,800 to
11,000 GVW vehicles, tighten nuts to 190 N-m (140
ft. lbs.) torque.
Fig. 2 Rear Spring—4X4
Fig. 3 Rear Spring—Cab-Chassis 11000 GVW