FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
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Repair and Service Manual
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Dangers and Warnings.
B
B
FRONT SUSPENSION
Front Shock Absorber Replacement
Tool List
Qty.
Wrench, 9/16".............................................................. 1
Remove the nut (1) from the bottom of the shock
absorber (2) at the front axle (3) (Ref Fig. 6).
Compress shock absorber to clear the mounting
bracket.
Loosen the nut securing the top of the shock absorber to
the vehicle frame and then rotate the shock absorber
while holding the nut in place with a wrench.
Remove the shock
absorber.
Installation of shock absorber is reverse of disassembly.
Mounting nuts should be tightened until rubber bushings
(4) expand to diameter of shock absorber washers (5).
Fig. 6 Front Suspension Components
8
6
13
14
14
3
1
9
17
16
2
5
4
23
21
15
24
24
14
Part of
Frame
7
27
18
20
25
Part of
Frame
26
28
18
19
11
10
12
*NOTE: Tie Rod Not
Shown for
Clarity
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