FRONT SUSPENSION 3-9
Torque values must be used as specified during
reassembly to assure proper retention of these
parts.
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on hoist, remove wheel and tire as
sembly and support lower control arm assembly with
adjustable jackstand.
2. Remove cotter pin from upper control arm ball stud
and loosen stud nut until bottom surface of nut is
slightly below end of stud.
3. Loosen upper control arm ball stud in steering
knuckle, using Tool J-23742 position as shown in
Figure 12. Remove the nut from the ball stud and
raise upper arm to clear steering knuckle.
4. Remove nuts securing control arm shaft studs to
crossmember bracket.
Withdraw c o n t r o l arm
assembly.
NOTE:
Tape shims together and tag for proper
relocation when control arm is reinstalled.
Fig. 18 — Suspension Crossmember
Ball Joint— Inspection
Upper
1. Reinstall nut on ball stud and measure torque required
to rotate stud with torque wrench. Limits are 1-10
lb. ft. If torque is not within these limits, replace
ball joint.
2.
If ball joint inspection shows no defect, assemble
upper stud to steering knuckle and torque. See
Sepcifications.
Ball Joint Replacement
1. Center punch rivet heads and drill out rivets. Rivets
may also be chiseled or ground off.
2.
Remove ball joint assembly and inspect arm for
cracks or distortion at the ball joint seat.
3. Install service ball joint assembly in arm using
special hardened bolts only, torquing bolts
45
lb. ft.
Bushing Replacement (Fig. 17)
1. R e m o v e g r e a s e f i t t i n g s f r o m e n d s o f b u s h in g s a n d
u n s c r e w b u s h in g s f r o m s h a f t a n d c o n t r o l a r m . R e
m o v e s h a f t a n d s e a l s .
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. Check shaft for free
rotation. Figure 17 shows correct final positioning of
shaft.
Installation
1. Place control arm in position on bracket and install
nuts. Before tightening nuts, insert caster and cam
ber shims in the same order as when removed.
Tighten nuts.
NOTE:
A normal shim pack will leave at least
two (2) threads of the bolt exposed beyond the
nut. If two
(2)
threads cannot be obtained:
Check for damaged control arms and related
parts.
NOTE:
Always tighten the thinner shim packs'
nut first for improved shaft to frame clamping
force and torque retention.
2.
Insert ball joint stud into steering knuckle and install
nut. Tighten stud nut.
3. Remove adjustable support from under control arm.
Install wheel and tire assembly.
4.
Lower vehicle.
STEERING KNUCKLE
It is recommended that vehicle be raised and supported
as on a twin-post hoist so that the front coil spring
remains compressed, yet the wheel and steering knuckle
assembly remain accessible. If a frame hoist is used,
support lower control arm with an adjustable jackstand
to safely retain spring in its curb height position.
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on hoist and support lower control arm
as noted above.
2.
Remove hub cap, wheel hub dust cover, cotter pin,
adjusting nut and washer.
3. Withdraw wheel and tire, remove caliper as outlined
under "Front Wheel Hub” and wheel hub and disc
assembly from steering knuckle spindle.
4.
Remove disc splash shield bolts securing the shield
to the steering knuckle.
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