Front Suspension

Fig. 9 Control Arm Assembly:

1. Raise and support vehicle and place jackstands under cradle. Vehicle weight should not be placed on control arms.
2. Remove wheel assembly.
3. Install drive axle boot protectors.
4. Remove cotter key from ball joint nut and, using tool J-34505, separate ball joint from steering knuckle.
5. Remove stabilizer bar bushing to control arm bolt.
6. Remove control arm mounting bolts and control arm, Fig. 9.
7. Reverse procedure to install. When installing control arms, install but do not torque control arm mounting bolts. Sufficiently tighten bolts to ensure security but final tightening should done when vehicle weight is supported by control arms. Tighten rear arm bolt and front bolt to specifications.