Jeep cherokee 1989, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter Suspension and steering systems
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3.2 When removing the shock absorber stem nut (arrow),
it may be necessary to hold the stem with an open end
wrench or locking pliers to prevent it from turning
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the
brake master cylinder has been removed for clarity
3.3
The lower end of the shock absorber is connected to
the front axle housing by two bolts and nuts
from turning with a pair of locking pliers, since the flats provided for
a wrench are quite small.
3
Remove the t w o lower shock mount nuts and bolts (see illustration)
and pull the shock absorber from the wheel well. Remove the
washers and the rubber grommets from the top of the shock absorber.
4 Extend the new shock absorber as far as possible. Position a new
washer and rubber grommet on the stem and guide the shock up into
the upper mount.
5
lnstall the upper rubber grommet and washer and wiggle the stem
back-and-forth t o ensure the grommets are centered in the mount.
Tighten the stem nut securely.
6
Install the lower mounting bolts and nuts and tighten them securely.
BRACKET
RETAINING
NUT
4.2 Track bar mounting details
1 Raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands.
2 Remove the cotter pin and retaining nut from the at the
frame rail bracket (see illustration). Discard the cotter pin.
3 Remove the bolt and nut from the axle bracket end of the bar and
remove the bar from the vehicle.
4 Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure, but be sure
t o tighten the fasteners t o the specified torque.
5 Front axle suspension arms
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removal and installation
Refer to illustration
5.2
Warning: Whenever any of the suspension or steering fasteners are
loosened or removed they must be inspected and, if necessary, replaced
with new ones of the same part number or of original equipment quality
and design. Torque specifications must be followed for proper
reassembly and component retention.
Note: Remove and install only one suspension arm at a time to avoid
the possibility of the axle housing shifting out of position, which would
make reassembly much more difficult.
i t is absolutely necessary to
remove more than one at a support the axle with a floor jack.
1
Raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands.
2
Remove the nut and bolt securing the suspension arm t o the axle
housing (see illustration).
5.2 Remove the nut (arrow), then slide out the bolt that
secures the suspension arm to the front axle housing
4 Track bar
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removal and installation
Refer to illustration 4.2
Warning: Whenever any of the suspension or steering fasteners are
loosened or remo ved they must be inspected and, if necessary, replaced
with new ones of the same part number or of original equipment quality
and design. Torque specifications must be followed for proper reas-
sembly and component retention.
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