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(11) Separate the lower ball joint from the knuckle using special tool 9282. (12) Remove the lower control arm nuts and bolts from the frame. (13) Remove the lower control arm from the frame (Fig. 9). NOTE: To avoid damaging the transverse leaf (14) Support the transverse leaf spring in the cen- ter with a jack. (15) Remove the left and right spring clamp plates (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/FRONT/SPRING CLAMP NOTE: The upper spring blocks between the engine (16) Lower the jack and remove the transverse leaf spring towards the side. INSTALLATION NOTE: To avoid damaging the transverse leaf NOTE: Hand tighten all bolts until vehicle is on the NOTE: The height blocks between the engine cradle (1) Install the transverse leaf spring in the center with a jack with all the rubber mounts attached. (2) Install the lower control arm to the frame (Fig. 9). (3) Install the knuckle on the lower ball joint. mm with a jack. (5) Install both stop plate bolts to the lower control arm (6) Install the strut bolts to the steering knuckle. (Fig. 9). Tighten to 150 N·m (110 ft. lbs.). (8) Install the ABS sensor all the way into the steering knuckle, the sensor will adjust automatically (9) Install the disc brake caliper adapter (Fig. 9). Tighten to 170 N·m (125 ft. lbs.). (10) Install the front wheels. Tighten (M-10 bolts) to 65 N·m (48 ft. lbs.) (M-12 (13) Roll the vehicle approximately 1 mm forwards and the backwards, and rock firmly. (14) Tighten the nuts on the lower control arm to the frame to 150 N·m (110 ft. lbs.). (15) Apply brake to actuate brake pressure. SPRING CLAMP PLATES REMOVAL (1) Raise and support the vehicle. lower the weight of the vehicle enough to allow a (3) Remove the front and rear bolts to the spring clamp plates. (4) Remove the four inner retaining bolts and nuts. Fig. 9 FRONT SPRING 1 - NUT 2 - 8 FRONT VA |