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STEERING / SUSPENSION

3. Loosen fasteners on A-arm tube (alternating each 8. Install A-arm to bearing carrier. Install and torque
about 1/3 of the way, if applicable) until A-arm can be bearing carrier mounting bolts to specification.
removed.
TORQUE

Bearing Carrier Mounting Bolt, Lower:
50 ft-lbs (68 Nm)
Bearing Carrier Mounting Bolt, Upper:
37 ft-lbs (50 Nm)

WARNING
Upon A-arm installation completion, test vehicle at low
speeds before putting into regular service.

SHOCK REMOVAL / INSTALLATION
4. Examine A-arm shaft. Replace if worn. Discard 1. Elevate the vehicle off the ground to relieve the
hardware. suspension load.
2. Support under A-arm or trailing arm.
5. Insert A-arm shaft into new A-arm.
3. Remove the upper and lower fasteners retaining the
shock and remove the shock from the vehicle.
Discard nuts and replace with new upon installation.
NOTE
If the bolts mounting the shocks are loaded they will be
difficult to remove. Once the nuts are removed, move
the suspension up and down by hand while lightly
pulling the bolt.

4. Reverse the procedure to reinstall the shock. Torque
new fasteners to specification. 8
TORQUE
Shock Fasteners:
6. Install CV joint shields.
30 ft-lbs (41 Nm)
7. Install new A-arm assembly onto vehicle frame. Shock Fasteners, SP:
Torque new bolts to specification. 37 ft-lbs (50 Nm)

TORQUE
A-Arm Bolt, Rear Lower:
42 ft-lbs (57 Nm)
A-Arm Bolt, Rear Upper:
30 ft-lbs (41 Nm)

WARNING
The locking features on the existing bolts were
destroyed during removal. DO NOT reuse old bolts.
Serious injury or death could result if fasteners come
loose during operation.

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