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FRONT SUSPENSION SERVICE PROCEDURES INDEX page page Ball Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Hub and Bearing Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Knuckle (Front Suspension) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Lower Control Arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Lower Control Arm Pivot Bushings . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Shock Absorbers (Strut Damper) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Strut Damper Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Suspension Coil Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Sway Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Wheel Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 WHEEL ALIGNMENT Front wheel alignment is the proper adjustment of all interrelated front suspension angles. These angles The method of checking front alignment will vary depending on the type of equipment being used. The There are six basic factors which are the founda- tion to front wheel alignment. These are height, CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify any suspen- Wheel alignment adjustments and checks should be made in the following sequence. (1) Camber wheel is tilted inward or outward from true vertical. Excessive camber is a tire wear factor: negative camber causes wear on the inside of the tire, while Toe is measured in degrees or inches and is the distance the front edges of the tires are closer (or far- PRE-ALIGNMENT Before any attempt is made to change or correct the wheel alignment factors. The following inspection (1) Check and inflate tires to recommended pres- sure. All tires should be the same size and in good (2) Check front wheel and tire assembly for radial runout. (3) Inspect lower ball joints and all steering link- age for looseness. (4) Check for broken or sagged front and rear springs. Front suspension must only be checked after the vehicle has had the following checked or adjusted. Just prior to each alignment reading. The vehicle should be bounced (rear first, then front) by grasping Ä SUSPENSION AND DRIVESHAFTS 2 - 5 |