4)
Slowly apply grease to each end of the cast links
(through the grease fitting) with a grease gun. Stop when
the grease begins to appear around the edges of the
bushings. Do not force the bushings out of the link.
5)
Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the remaining cast link
ends, bushings, and sleeves.
FRONT SUSPENSION
T
RACK
B
AR
&
C
OIL
S
PRING
R
EMOVAL
1)
Park vehicle on a level surface and set the parking
brake. Center front wheels and chock rear wheels.
2)
Utilizing a straight edge, measure the horizontal
distance between the outer edge of each front tire and the
vehicle body (at top edge of fender well).
Left
Side:_________
Right
Side:_________
3)
Remove the cotter pin and nut from the ball stud
end of the track bar at the frame rail bracket. Separate the
ball stud from the bracket with the recommended puller tool.
See figure 2.
Figure 2
4)
Remove the bolt and flag nut from the axle bracket.
Remove the track bar.
5)
From inside the engine compartment, remove the
upper stud nut, retainer and grommet from both front shock
absorbers.
6)
If applicable, remove the bolts attaching the
automatic transmission skid plate to the frame rails and the
transfer case crossmember (Do not use an impact wrench).
Remove the skid plate.
NOTE: To reinstall the automatic transmission skid plate, an
adapter kit must be purchased separately.
7)
Raise the front of the vehicle and support the frame
with jack stands. Remove the front wheels and set them
aside.
8)
Position a floor jack under the front axle for support.
Remove both front sway bar end links. See Figure 3.
Figure 3
9)
Lower axle and remove floor jack.
10)
Remove the shock absorber lower nuts and bolts.
Remove the front shock. DO NOT REUSE ORIGINAL
SHOCK ABSORBERS.
11)
Remove the rubber bump stop and bump stop
mount from inside of the coil spring.
12)
If applicable, remove the coil spring retainer bolt and
retainer. Push down on the axle and remove the coil spring.
13)
Repeat steps 10 through 12 for other side.
L
OWER
A
RM
R
EMOVAL
&
L
INK
I
NSTALLATION
1)
Support the front axle with a floor jack.
2)
If applicable, paint or scribe alignment marks on the
adjustment cams and axle brackets for installation reference.
See Figure 4.
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