INSTALLATIoN:
1. With the vehicle on flat level ground, set the emergency brake
& block the rear tires. Place a floor jack under the lower
control arm’s front cross member & raise the vehicle. Place
jack stands under the frame rails behind the front wheel wells
& lower the frame onto the jack stands.
2. Remove the front tires using a 22mm socket. (See Photo # 1)
3. Remove the tie rod end nut from the knuckle using a 18mm
socket. Remove the tie rod end from the knuckle by using a tie
rod puller. (See Photo # 2)
4. Disconnect the brake caliper from the rotor & disconnect the
brake line from the upper A-arm. (See Photo # 3) Simply wire
the brake caliper out of the way. It will not be necessary to
disconnect the brake line from the caliper.
5. Disconnect the sway bar end links using a 15mm socket &
remove the sway bar. (See Photo # 4). Disconnect the three
upper strut retaining nuts using a 18mm socket. (See Photo
# 5)
6. Disconnect the upper & lower A-arms from the knuckles using
a 18mm socket. It may be necessary to strike the side of the
knuckle to dislodge the ball joint. Be careful not to damage
the ball joint. (See Photo # 6)
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Photo #1
Photo #2
Photo #3
Photo #4
Photo #6
Photo #5
