B
72
Repair and Service Manual
FRONT CV SHAFT, SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
668061
Fig. 13 Upper Strut Bolt
5. Remove the nut (33), spacer (39) and bolt (46) that
secure the bottom of the strut assembly to the lower
control arm (See Fig. 1) (Ref. Fig. 14).
Fig. 14 Lower Strut Bolt
Fig. 15 Upper Control Arm Spacer
6. Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.
7. The installation of the strut assembly is the reverse
of disassembly.
8. Tighten the hardware to the torque values specified
below:
Lower Control Arm Assembly Replacement
Tool List Qty.
Wheel Chocks..............................................................4
Floor Jack ....................................................................1
Jack Stands .................................................................4
Plastic Faced Hammer.................................................1
Wrench, 15mm.............................................................1
Wrench, 17mm.............................................................1
Socket, 15mm..............................................................1
Socket, 17mm..............................................................1
Ratchet.........................................................................1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs. .................................................1
1. Lift and support vehicle. See LIFTING THE VEHI-
CLE on page 13.
2. Remove the front wheel. See Wheel Removal on
page 54.
3. Remove the brake calipers from the rotor. See Brake
Pad Replacement on page 60.
45
33
46
33
Item Torque Specification
45, 33 70 - 77 ft. lbs. (95 - 105 Nm)
46, 33 70 - 77 ft. lbs. (95 - 105 Nm)
Spacer