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FRONT SUSPENSION 3-10
F ig . 16—P 10—20—30 S ta b ilize r Bar
grease fitting below ball joint (fig. 19).
3. Move support to control arm to allow wheel hub and
drum to hang free. Measure distance as in Step 2.
If the difference in measurements exceeds .094"
(3/32") for all models, ball joint is worn and should
be replaced.
Lower Control Arm Assembly
Removal
1. Raise vehicle and remove spring as outlined under
spring removal.
2. Remove cotter pin from lower ball stud and loosen
stud nut until top of nut is slightly above top of the
stud.
3. Install Ball Stud Remover J-8806 (fig. 20), position­
ing large cup end of the tool over the upper ball stud
nut and piloting the threaded end of tool on end of the
lower ball stud. Extend bolt from Tool J-8806 to
loosen lower ball stud in steering knuckle. When
stud is loosened, remove tool and nut from lower
stud.
4. Remove control arm.
Fig . 18—Tool Mounted to Cross-Shaft
Repairs
Bushings
1. Remove grease fittings from bushing outer ends and
unscrew bushings from control arm and shaft
(fig. 21).
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
22 shows correct final positioning of shaft. Check
shaft for free rotation and install grease fittings.
Ball Joint
1. Using heavy wall steel tubing or pipe, make re­
mover/installer tools to the dimensions shown in
Figure 23.
Fig. 17—Tool J-2 2 7 3 9 Mounted on Ja c k
Fig . 19—C h eckin g Lower Ball Jo in t (T yp ica l)
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