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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.
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4. Remove the front spindle. See Front Spindle
Removal on page 69.
5. Remove the nuts (28) and bolts (27) that secure
each side of the lower control arm to the vehicle
frame (Ref. Fig. 16).
Fig. 16 Lower Control Arm Removal
6. Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle.
7. Installation of lower control arm assembly is the
reverse of removal.
NOTICE: Make sure bushings (21) and spacers (22)
are in place in the lower control arm before installa-
tion (See Fig. 1).
8. Tighten the hardware to the torque values specified
below:
Upper 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
Wrench 18mm ...............................................................
Wrench 19mm ............................................................. 1
Socket, 15mm ............................................................. 1
Socket, 17mm ............................................................. 1
Socket,18mm .............................................................. 1
Socket, 19mm ............................................................. 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.
4. Remove the front spindle. See Front Spindle
Removal on page 69.
5. Remove front strut assembly. See Front Strut
Assembly Replacement on page 71.
Fig. 17 Stabilizer Bar Linkage
6. Remove the nut (33), washers (37) and bolt (46) that
secure the stabilizer link to the upper control-arm
(Ref. Fig. 17). Check the rubber bushings for deterio-
ration.
Item Torque Specification
27, 28 40 - 44 ft. lbs. (54 - 60 Nm)
28
27
33
46
37
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