Section 08
SUSPENSION
Subsection 02
(FRONT SUSPENSION )
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Installation
For assembly, reverse the disassembly and removal
procedures.
LH/RH A-ARM
Inspection
Check LH and RH A-arm for distortion or damage.
Replace as required.
Move A-arm from side to side. There should be no
noticeable side play. Replace bushings if necessary.
Move A-arm up and down. There should be any
noticeable play. Replace bushings if necessary.
Removal
NOTE:
Both LH
no. 4
and RH
no. 5
A-arms can be
removed without removing the tie rods.
RH A-arm
no. 5
and LH A-arm
no. 4
has the same
removal procedure.
Remove bolt
no. 2
retaining the shock absorber
no. 1
to A-arm.
Remove cotter pin on the axle screw and then,
remove axle screw
no. 7
from
knuckle
no. 6
.
Discard
the cotter pin.
NOTE:
Do not remove knuckle
no. 6
, tie rod and
brake from the wheel.
Remove bolts
no. 8
retaining A-arm to frame.
1. A-arm
2. Bolts
Remove A-arm from vehicle.
Installation
Position front A-arm then install bolts and nuts.
Do not torque yet.
Install bolt and nut retaining shock absorber to
front A-arm.
Attach front A-arm to knuckle
no. 6
. Install axle
screw.
NOTE:
Do not forget the O-rings between bushings
(near knuckle) and A-arm.
Torque all bolts and nuts.
Install a new cotter pin. Both ends of cotter pin
must be folded.
Lubricate front A-arm with synthetic grease
(P/N 293 550 010).
A-ARM BUSHINGS
Removal
Frame Side
Remove:
– A-arm (see above)
– inner bushing
– both cushions.
Knuckle Side
Remove:
– knuckle from A-arm
– bushings
– O-rings.
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