You should start by putting the upper isolator (1) and lower isolator (5) on the ram spring (2) to ensure they fit all the way. After that, slide the coil spring with isolators into the spring link's spring pocket (1), placing the bottom most isolator (2) into the pocket and making sure the top of the spring touches the body mount. Put the lower part of the
Shock Absorber into the spring link pocket and tilt the top in to fit into the upper mounting holes. Mount the lower shock to the vehicle and tighten the lower shock bolt and nut at the end; do not secure them at this time. For those with AWD, remember to place the spacers (1) right on top of the crossmember mount bushings (2). Guiding the coil spring and upper part of the shock absorber (4), raise the jack and position them into place, then fix the tops with the upper screws (2) and tighten to 38 ft. lbs. You should not use the shorter mounting bolts from the front in the rear, as the longer rear bolts are needed at that point. Restore the mounting bolts for the crossmembers (2 and 3), but for now, simply snug them so you don't tighten them completely yet. Take a measurement (1) from the tension link (2) to the body welding flange (3) to avoid any interference with suspension movement; make sure it is greater than 12 mm. When the gap is less than 12 mm, shift that rear crossmember bracket to the rear until it meets the required distance, allowing three bolts to loosen and keeping one snugger than the rest, then snug up all the bolts again and check the other side is fine. Turn the crossmember bolts (2 and 3) to a tightness of 180 Nm (133 ft. lbs.) and take the jack away from under the rear axle. When the rear exhaust was lowered before, reposition it to sit as it should and attach the isolators at the
Muffler and resonators brackets while lifting the jack holding up the muffler. When everything is in place, install the fuel filler tube and wheel/tire assembly (1). Turn bolts (3) to 150 Nm or 190 Nm (110-140 ft. lbs.) for police officers. Place the car on an alignment rack or drive-on lift and make sure the lift is high enough to reach the lower mounting bolt's position. After that, clamp the lower shock absorber nut (4) using 72 Nm (53 ft. lbs.) of torque.