Preliminary Procedures

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

1

Auxiliary Spring Shim to Contact Plate Nut (Qty: 2)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tip
Remove the auxiliary spring shim plate nuts from the shim plate.

Tighten
129 N·m (95 lb ft)

2

Auxiliary Spring Shim to Contact Plate Bolt (Qty: 2)

Tip
Remove the bolts from the auxiliary spring shims.

3

Rear Auxiliary Spring Shim

Tip
Remove the auxiliary spring shims from the equalizing beam.