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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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FRONT CV SHAFT, SUSPENSION, AND STEERING
FRONT SUSPENSION
NOTICE: Hardware that is removed must always be
installed in its original position unless otherwise
specified. If torque values are not specified, refer to
the Torque Specifications table (See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS on page 5).
To reduce the possibility of per-
sonal injury, follow the lifting proce-
dure in the SAFETY section of this
manual (See LIFTING THE VEHICLE on page 8).
Place wheel chocks in front and behind the rear
wheels. Check the stability of the vehicle on the jack
stands before starting any repair procedure. Never
work on a vehicle that is supported by a jack alone.
Routine maintenance of the front suspension and steer-
ing consists of:
• periodic inspections for loose, worn or damaged
components
• alignment checks
See Lubrication Chart and Periodic Service Schedule for
recommended intervals (See PERIODIC SERVICE
SCHEDULE on page 133). Use only recommended lubri-
cants.
Routine examination of the tires will provide indications if
an alignment is required.
The hub is a sealed assembly and does not require lubri-
cation.
The control arms contain lube free bushings.
The tie rod ends are sealed and do not require lubrica-
tion.
The steering unit is sealed and does not require lubrica-
tion.
Front Strut Assembly Replacement
Tool List Qty.
Wheel Chocks ............................................................. 4
Floor Jack.................................................................... 1
Jack Stands................................................................. 4
Plastic Faced Hammer ................................................ 1
Wrench, 17mm ............................................................ 1
Wrench, 19mm ............................................................ 1
Impact Wrench ............................................................ 1
Impact Socket, 24mm.................................................. 1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs ................................................. 1
Socket, 17mm ............................................................. 1
Socket, 19mm ............................................................. 1
Ratchet........................................................................ 1
Inspect the strut cartridge for leaks at the seal. Replace if
leakage is found.
1. Lift and support the vehicle (See LIFTING THE
VEHICLE on page 8).
2. Remove the front wheel (See WHEEL AND TIRE
SERVICE on page 128).
3. Remove the brake calipers from the rotor (See Brake
Pads Replacement on page 37).
4. Remove the cotter pin (8) and castellated nut (12) at
the end of the steering rack assembly (11) (Ref. Fig.
1).
5. Remove the cotter pin (24), castellated nut (25), and
flat washer (26) from the axle (27).
6. Remove the cotter pin (10) and nut (9) from the bot-
tom of the front strut assembly (1) at the control arm
assembly (21).
7. Tap downward on the control arm assembly with a
plastic hammer to separate it from the ball joint.
8. Remove the front axle (27) from the front strut
assembly.
9. Remove the nut (2), washers (3, 4), and strut bush-
ing (5) that secures the top of the strut assembly (1)
to the vehicle frame.
10. Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.
Assemble in the reverse order of removal.
Tighten hardware to torque values specified below.
Item Torque Specification
12 45 - 55 ft. lbs. (61 - 74 Nm)
9 12 - 14 ft. lbs. (16 - 19 Nm)
2, 6 14 - 16 ft. lbs. (19 - 22 Nm)
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