FRONT SUSPENSION 3-8
Fig. 13— Checking Lower Ball Joint
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly and lower vehicle
to the floor.
Bushing Replacement (Figs. 15 and 16)
1. Remove grease fittings from bushing outer ends and
unscrew bushings from control arm and shaft.
2. Slide new seal on each end of shaft and insert shaft
into control arm.
3. Start new bushings on shaft and into control arm.
Adjust shaft until it is centered in control arm, then
turn bushings in and torque to specifications. Figure
16 shows correct final positioning of shaft. Check
shaft for free rotation and install grease fittings.
Installation
1. Install lower ball stud through steering knuckle and
tighten nut.
Fig. 15— Removing Control Arm Bushing
2. Install spring and control arm as outlined under
spring installation.
3. Torque lower control arm ball stud to specifications
and install cotter pin.
4. Remove vehicle from hoist.
UPPER CONTROL A R M ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
All control arm attachments are impor
tant attaching parts in that they could affect the
performance of vital components and systems,
and/or could result in major repair expense.
They must be replaced with parts of the same
part numbers or with equivalent parts if replace
ment becomes necessary. Do not use replace
ment parts of lesser quality or substitute design.
CP 10
CP 20-30
Fig. 14— Removing and Installing Ball Joints - Typical
Fig. 16— Positioning Lower Control Arm Shaft
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