10-8 Chapter 10 Suspension and steering systems
5.8 Make sure the adjusting bolt measurements A and
B are as specified as the torsion bar is installed
6.2 Use a special compressor tool to compress the spring
(the number shown is the manufacturer’s special tool number)
8 With the rebound stop on the upper arm in contact with the frame,
makesure thedistancefrom theundersideoftheadjustingbolt headtothe
bottom face of the nut on the left side (‘A’ in the accompanying illustration)
and the right side (‘6’ in the illustration) is as specified (see this Chapter’s
Specifications), then assemble the torsion bar and the rear anchor arm.
9 Tighten the adjusting nut until the distance from the adjusting nut bot-
tom
face
to the top of the bolt is as listed in the Specifications Section at the
beginning of this Chapter.
10 Reinstafl the hub, wheel and brake caliper, then lower the vehicle and
measure the distance from the bump stop to the bracket with the vehicle
unloaded
(see illustration).
Compare this measurement to the Specifica-
tions Section at the beginning of this Chapter. If necessary, tighten the ad-
justing nut on the anchor arm until the distance is as specified.
6 Front spring (2WD models) - removal and installation
Refer to illustration 6.2
Warning: Wheneverany of the suspension orsteering fasteners are loos-
enedor removed, they must be inspectedand, if necessary replaced with
new ones of the same part number or of original equipment quality and de-
sign. Torque specifications must be followed for proper reassembly and
component retention.
Removal
1 Loosen the wheel lug nuts, raise the front of the vehicle and support it
securely on jackstands. Apply the parking brake. Remove the wheel.
2 Use a special spring compressor tool to compress the spring (see il-
lustration). Warning: When compressed, the spring is under consider
5.10 If the distance A from the bump stop to the bracket is
not as specified with the vehicle weight on the suspension,
the torsion bars may require further adjustment
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7.3 On 4WD models, loosen the torsion bar anchor nuts (arrow)
able tension and could cause personal injury if it comes loose.
Use great
care when operating the spring compressorand follow the manufacturer’s
instructions.
3 Remove the steering knuckle (see Section 10).
4 Once the steering knuckle has been removed, slowly and carefully re-
leasethepressureonthespring bylooseningthespringcompressing tool.
5 While supporting the lower control arm with a jack, withdraw the
spring compressing tool. Remove the spring and spring seat from the
spring tower.
Ins talla tion
6 Place the spring and seat in position in the spring tower and rotate the
lower control arm up until the spring is supported by it.
Note: The sprtng
must be installed with the closely spaced coils at the bottom.
7 Install the spring compressing tool and slowly compress the spring,
making sure it is properly seated in the sprfng tower and the lower control
arm groove.
8 install the steering knuckle and remove the spring compressor.
9 Install the wheels and lower the vehicle.
7 Front suspension upper arm - removal and installation
Refer to illustrations 7.3, 7.5a and 7.5b
Warning: Wheneveranyof thesuspensionorsteeringfastenersaretoos-
ened or removed, they must be inspectedand, if necessary replaced with
newonesofthesamepartnumberoroforiginaleguipmentqualityandde-
sign. Torque specifications must be followed for proper reassembly and
component retention.
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