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Suspension Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
NOTE
Second lateral torque rod has plate on M983
only.
M984 and M984E1 do not use plate on third
torque rod.
Install shims (1), bracket (2), and plate (3)
with two washers (4) and screws (5 and 6).
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Install lateral torque rod (7).
Lubricate threads of two screws (5 and 6) with oil and install two washers (8) and locknuts (9) on
screws. Do not tighten nuts.
NOTE
M984E1 does not use washer.
Lubricate threads of stud (10) with oil and install washer (11) and locknut (12) on stud. Tighten
between 175 and 225 lb-ft (238 and 305 N•m).
NOTE
Axle bracket must be rapped with hammer to seat lateral torque rod.
Rap torque rod axle bracket (13) with hammer. Tighten locknut (12) between 175 and 225 lb-ft
(238 and 305 N•m).
Tighten two locknuts (9).
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