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Chapter IO Suspension and steering systems IO-11
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Front suspension lower arm - removal and installation
Refer to illustrations 8.2 and 8.3
Warning:
Wheneveranyofthesuspensionorsteeringfastenersareloos-
ened or removed, they must be inspected and, if necessary, replaced with
newonesofthesameparfnomberoroforiginalequipmentqualityandde-
sign. Torque specfications 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. Remove the wheel.
2 On 2WD models, remove the spring and steering knuckle (see Sec-
tion 6). Remove the pivot shaft nuts, then pull the shaft out or drive it out
with a hammer and drift punch and detach the lower arm (see
illustra-
tion).
3 On 4WD models, remove the torsion bar (see Section 5) and unbolt
the lower balljoint from the control arm. Remove the lower arm pivot nuts
and shafts and lower the arm from the vehicle
(see illustration).
Ins talla tion
4 Inspect the lower arm bushings for deterioration, cracking and other
damage. If the bushing is in need of replacement, take the lower arm to an
automotive machine shop to have the old bushing pressed out and a new
one pressed in.
5 On 2WD models, slip the pivot shaft into the crossmember and
through the control arm and bushing from the rear. Use a soft-face ham-
mertotaptheshaft into place. Install thelockwashersandnuts holding the
rear of the shaft in place. Install the washer and nut on the front of the pivot
shaft. Position the arm at normal ride height with ajack and tighten the nuts
to the torques listed in the Specifications Section at the beginning of this
Chapter.
6 On 4WD models, connect the balljoint to the lower arm and install the
bolts and nuts. Position the arm at normal ride height and tighten the pivot
shaft nuts to torque listed in the Specifications Section at the beginning of
this Chapter. Install the torsion bar (see Section 5).
7 Install the wheel and lug nuts. Lower the vehicle and tighten the lug
nuts to the torque specified in Chapter 1.
8 Drive the vehicle to an alignment shop to have the front end alignment
checked and, if necessary, adjusted.
1
Skid plate
2 Under cover
3 Torsion bar
4 Cotter pin
8.3 4WD model lower control arm details
5 Lower balljoint 8 Shock absorber nuts
6 Nut 9 Lower control arm pivot shaft
7 Stabilizer
bar
IO Torsion bar anchor
11 Lower control arm
12 Rebound bumper
13 Lower balljoint nuts
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