CAUTION: Components attached with a nut and cot-
ter pin must be torqued to specification. Then if the
slot in the nut does not line up with the cotter pin

hole, tighten nut until it is aligned. Never loosen the
nut to align the cotter pin hole.

CAUTION: Suspension components with rubber/ure-
thane bushings (except stabilizer bar) 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 bush-
ing wear may occur.

STANDARD PROCEDURE - LUBRICATION

Periodic lubrication of the suspension system is

required. Refer to Lubrication And Maintenance for
the recommended maintenance schedule.

The following component must be lubricated:
• Track bar

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SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE CHART

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION

N·m

Ft. Lbs.

In. Lbs.

Shock Absorber

Upper Nut

—

Shock Absorber

Lower Nut

—

250

Suspension Arm Lower

Axle Bracket Nut

176

130

—

Suspension Arm Lower

Frame Bracket Nut

176

130

—

Suspension Arm Upper

Axle Bracket Nut

—

Suspension Arm Upper

Frame Bracket Bolt

—

Stabilizer Bar

Retainer Bolts

—

Stabilizer Bar

Link Upper Nut

—

Stabilizer Bar

Link Lower Bolt

102

—

Track Bar

Ball Stud Nut

—

Track Bar

Axle Bracket Bolt

—

Hub/Bearing

Bolts

102

—

Hub/Bearing

Axle Nut

237

175

—

SPECIAL TOOLS

FRONT SUSPENSION

Remover/Installer Suspension Bushing 7932

Nut, Long 7603

FRONT

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BUSHINGS

REMOVAL

(1) Remove the upper suspension arm from axle.
(2) Position Spacer 7932-3 over the axle bushing

on a 4x2 vehicle and right side on a 4x4 vehicle.

(3) Place Receiver 7932-1 over flanged end of the

bushing. (Fig. 1).

(4) Place small end of Remover/Install 7932-2

against other side of the bushing.

(5) Install bolt 7604 through remover, bushing and

receiver.

(6) Install Long Nut 7603 and tighten nut too pull

bushing out of the axle bracket.

(7) Remove nut, bolt, receiver, remover and bush-

ing.

NOTE: On 4x2 vehicle and right side of 4x4 vehicle,
leave Spacer 7932-3 in position for bushing instal-
lation.

INSTALLATION

(1) Place Receiver 7932-1 on the other side of the

axle bracket.

(2) Position new bushing up to the axle bracket.,

and large end of Remover/Install 7932-2 against the
bushing (Fig. 2).

(3) Install bolt 7604 through receiver, bushing and

installer.

(4) Install Long Nut 7603 and tighten nut to draw

the bushing into the axle bracket.

(5) Remove tools and install the upper suspension

arm.

HUB / BEARING

DESCRIPTION

The bearing used on the front hub of this vehicle is

the combined hub and bearing unit type assembly.
This unit assembly combines the front wheel mount-
ing hub (flange) and the front wheel bearing into a
one piece unit. The wheel mounting studs are the
only

replaceable

component

the

hub/bearing

assembly.

Bolt, Special 7604

Remover C-4150A

Fig. 1 Bushing Removal

1 - RECEIVER
2 - AXLE BRACKET
3 - BOLT
4 - REMOVER/INSTALLER
5 - LONG NUT

Fig. 2 Bushing Installation

1 - REMOVER/INSTALLER
2 - AXLE BRACKET
3 - BOLT
4 - RECEIVER
5 - LONG NUT

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