Independent Front Suspension

4X4





1. Position the lower control arm (2) at the frame rail brackets. Install the pivot bolts (1) and nuts, and tighten the nuts finger-tight.

CAUTION: The ball joint stud taper must be CLEAN and DRY before installing the knuckle. Clean the stud taper with mineral spirits to remove dirt and grease.

2. Insert the lower ball joint stud into the steering knuckle. Install and tighten the retaining nut to specifications . Front Suspension Specifications
3. Install shock absorber lower bolt/nut (7) and tighten to specifications . Front Suspension Specifications
4. Install the stabilizer bar link lower nut (8) and tighten to specifications . Front Suspension Specifications





5. Install the front halfshaft to the axle by pushing the inner C/V (1) firmly to engage axle shaft snap ring into the inner C/V housing.
6. Clean hub bearing bore, hub bearing mating surface and half shaft splines (2) and apply a light coating of grease to the front axle shaft output splines.





7. Install half shaft (2) into the knuckle.





8. Insert the upper ball joint (4) into the steering knuckle (6).
9. Install and tighten the upper ball joint retaining nut to specifications . Front Suspension Specifications

10. Tighten the lower control arm front pivot nut and rear pivot bolt to specifications . Front Suspension Specifications




11. Install half shaft hub nut (1) and tighten to specifications . Front Suspension Specifications
12. Install the wheel and tire assembly Service and Repair.
13. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
14. Perform a wheel alignment Service and Repair.