Independent Front Suspension

4X2

Special Tools:






1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.




3. Support the lower control arm at the outboard side of the lower control arm to support vehicle weight.
4. Remove the shock (3) Removal.

NOTE: Do not allow the caliper to hang freely, support the caliper assembly.

5. Remove the disc brake caliper adapter, Disc Brake Caliper Adapter - Removal.
6. Remove the rotor.
7. Remove the upper ball joint nut.





8. Install Front Spring Compressor (3) up through the lower control arm, coil spring (2) and shock hole in the frame. The bell-shaped adapter goes against the lower control arm. Install the nut on top of the tool at the shock hole.
9. Tighten the spring compressor nut against bell-shaped adapter finger tight then loosen 1/2 turn to hold the spring in place.





10. Separate the upper ball joint (4) from the knuckle (6) using Ball Joint Remover (5).
11. Remove the knuckle from the vehicle.
12. Remove the lower stabilizer link nut.










13. Remove the lower ball joint nut at the steering knuckle (1).
14. Separate the ball joint from the knuckle using Ball Joint Remover (2).

NOTE: Do not allow the upper control arm to rebound downward, it must be supported.





15. Remove the lower control arm support.
16. Tighten the spring compressor tool to allow clearance for the lower ball joint to be removed out of the knuckle.
17. Loosen the tension on the spring compressor tool (2) slowly allowing the lower control arm to pivot downward.
18. Remove the spring compressor tool (2).
19. Remove coil spring (1) and isolator pad from the vehicle.
20. Remove the front and rear pivot bolts.
21. Remove the lower control arm.