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FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
Tighten the nuts (20) to torque value specified below.
Figure 5 Hub, Spindle, Strut and Control Arm Assemblies
Control Arm Assembly
Tool List Qty.
Wrench, 15 mm ...........................................................1
Socket, 15 mm.............................................................1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs.................................................. 1
Remove the front bumper as shown in the BODY section.
Remove the front wheel(s) as described in the WHEELS
AND TIRES section.
1. Remove the hex head bolt (11) securing the control
arm (13) to the strut (10) (Figure 5).
2. Remove bushings (14,16) from control arm (13),
retain sleeve (15).
3. Inspect the sleeve (15) for wear or pitting. Replace if
sleeve (15) shows signs of wear or pitting.
4. Remove two hex head bolts (17, 18) securing the
control arm to the frame brackets.
Installation is reverse order of removal. Replace worn or
damaged hardware.
When reinstalling the urethane bushings (14, 16) coat
the contact surfaces with a commercially available anti-
seize compound. Make sure that compound does not
get on the bolt or nut threads.
Item Torque Specification
20 20 - 25 ft. lbs (27 - 34 Nm)
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