The front suspension is designed to allow each wheel to adapt to different road surfaces independently. The wheels
are mounted to hub/bearings units bolted to the steering knuckle. The double-row hub bearings are sealed and
lubricated for life. The steering knuckles turn (pivot) on ball joints.

The front suspension is comprised of :

•

Shock absorbers

•

Torsion bar

•

Control arms

•

Steering knuckles

•

Stabilizer bar

•

Stabilizer link

•

Tie Rod Ends

•

Hub/Bearing

•

Rack & Pinion

•

Ball Joints

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NOTE: Components attached with a nut must be torqued to specification.

NOTE: Suspension components with rubber/urethane bushings should be tightened with the vehicle at nor-
mal ride height. It is important to have the springs supporting the weight of the vehicle when the fasteners
are torqued. If springs are not at their normal ride position, vehicle ride comfort could be affected and pre-
mature bushing wear may occur.

CONTROL ARMS

The lower control arms bolt to the lower frame brackets and pivots through bushings. The frame brackets have
slotted holes which allow the arms to be adjusted for caster and camber.

The control arms have lube for life ball studs. The control arm travel (jounce) is limited through the use of rubber/
urethane bumpers. Rebound travel is limited by the shock absorber.

SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE CHART

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION

N·m

Ft. Lbs.

In. Lbs.

Shock Absorber

Upper Nut

102

—

Shock Absorber

Lower Bolt

—

Lower Suspension Arm

Frame Nuts

244

180

—

Lower Suspension Arm

Ball Joint Nut

—

Upper Suspension Arm

Frame Nuts

102

—

Upper Suspension Arm

Ball Joint Nut

—

Stabilizer Bar

Frame Bolt

—

Stabilizer Link

to Lower Control Arm

169

125

—

Stabilizer Link

Stabilizer Bar Nut

—

Hub/Bearing

Bolts

163

120

—

Tie Rod End to Knuckle

Nut

—

Tie Rod End

Jam Nut

130

—

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FRONT

SPECIAL TOOLS

FRONT SUSPENSION

PULLER - 8677

TORSION BAR LOADER/UNLOADER - 8686

BALL JOINT PRESS - C-4212F

BALL JOINT INSTALLER/REMOVER - 9333

LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING REMOVER/

INSTALLER - 9334

TORSION BAR BUSHING REMOVER/INSTALLER -

9335

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BUSHINGS

DESCRIPTION

Suspension components with rubber/urethane bushings should be tightened with the vehicle at normal ride height.
It is important to have the springs supporting the weight of the vehicle when the fasteners are torqued. If springs are
not at their normal ride position, vehicle ride comfort could be affected and premature bushing wear may occur.

REMOVAL

LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS

1. Remove the lower control arm (Refer to 2 - SUS-

PENSION/FRONT/LOWER

CONTROL

ARM

REMOVAL).

2. Secure the control arm in a vise.

NOTE: Extreme pressure lubrication must be used
on the threaded portions of the tool. This will
increase the longevity of the tool and insure
proper operation during the removal and installa-
tion process.

LARGE BUSHING FRONT PART OF THE
CONTROL ARM

1. Install

the

bushing

tools

C4212–F

(Press)(1),

(9334-4 (Driver)(2), 9334–6 (Spacer)(4) and 9334-5
(Receiver)(5) as shown for the replacement of the
large bushing (3).

SMALL BUSHING TORSION BAR SIDE

1. Install bushing remover tools C4212–F (Press)(1),

9334-4 (Driver)(2), 9334-6 (Spacer)(5) and 9334-5
(Receiver)(6) as shown for the small bushing (3)
removal.

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