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STEERING / SUSPENSION

15.Attach shock to A-arm with fastener. Torque lower 24.Insert lower A-arm ball joint end into the bearing
shock bolt to specification. carrier. Install lower ball joint pinch bolt into the
bearing carrier and torque bolt to specification.
TORQUE
Front Shock Mounting Bolts: WARNING
40 ft-lb (54 Nm) Upon A-arm installation, test vehicle at low speeds
before putting into service.

Lower A-Arm TORQUE
16.Remove lower ball joint pinch bolt t from bearing
carrier. Lower A-arm Bolts:
40 ft-lb (54 Nm)

Front Ball Joint Pinch Bolts:
40 ft-lbs (54 Nm)

FRONT STABILIZER BAR REMOVAL
1. Remove the fastener q retaining the front stabilizer
bar link w to the upper control arm eon both sides.

17.Using a soft face hammer, tap on bearing carrier to
loosen the lower A-arm ball joint end while pushing
downward on the lower A-arm. Completely remove
the ball joint end from the bearing carrier.
18.Loosen and remove the lower A-arm front through-
bolt fastener y and rear through-bolt fastener u.
Remove the lower A-arm from the vehicle.
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2. Remove the Fasteners retaining the stabilizer bar
mount to the frame.
3. Remove the stabilizer bar out the side of the vehicle.
4. Remove the fasteners r retaining the stabilizer bar
link to the stabilizer bar.

19.Examine A-arm bushings and pivot tube. Replace if
worn. Discard hardware.
20.If not replacing the A-arm, thoroughly clean the A-arm
and pivot tube.
21.Install new ball joint into A-arm. Refer to “Ball Joint
Replacement” section.
22.Insert new A-arm bushings and pivot tube into new A-
arm. A light press force may be needed.
23.Install new lower A-arm assembly onto vehicle frame.
Torque new bolt to specification.

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