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(2) Install cross tube (35) through center bushings (40) between the equalizing beams (34).

(3) Install saddles (33) over equalizing beams (34). Install four saddle caps (32) and secure with eight

washers (30) and nuts (29). Torque nuts to 225 to 275 lb ft (305 to 373 Nm).

(4) Install four bushings (26) in saddle caps (23). Install four cushions (28) in saddles. Install hangers

(27) in saddle over cushions. Install four caps (23) and secure with eight nuts (21). Torque nuts

(22) to a torque of 160 ft lb (216 Nm).

(5) Install four bumpers (25) and stop nuts (24) in saddle assemblies.

(6) Install two frames (17), cushions (18) and pates (19) in saddle assemblies.

(7) Install torque rod (10) on frame and secure with two screws (14), washers (13) and nuts (12).

Torque nuts (10) to 300 to 325 lb ft (406 to 440 Nm).

(8) Use a jack and carefully lift suspension assembly (11) up into position on truck frame.

(9) Secure suspension assembly to truck frame with 30 screws (16) and nuts (15). Torque nuts (15) to

160 lb ft (216 Nm).

(10) Using a mobile jack, move and lift rear tandem axle and differential (5) into position under truck

frame.

(11) Raise axle (5) up into position to align axle mounting brackets (6A) with ends of equalizer beam (6).

Position equalizer beam ends in axle mounting brackets.

(12) Connect equalizing beams to axle with two bolts (4), washers (3) and nuts (2). Tighten nuts (2) to a

torque of 470 lb ft (637 Nm).

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