FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Front

Removal
1. Turn ignition switch to the off position and place steering column in the unlock position.
2. Raise vehicle on hoist.
- Remove wiring harness from routing clip on front shock absorber.

3. Remove and discard lower ball joint nut. Using Remover Adapter 211-211 (T96P-3010-A1) and Tie Rod End Remover Adapter 211-087 (T81P-3504-W), separate lower ball joint from front suspension lower arm.
4. Using Rotunda Spring Compressor 014-00781 or equivalent compress front coil spring until lower ball joint clears front suspension lower arm.
5. Remove forward lower suspension arm mounting nut and bolt.
6. Remove rear lower suspension arm mounting nut and bolt. Remove front suspension lower arm from vehicle.

Installation
1. Position front suspension lower arm into front sub-frame. Install forward and rear lower suspension mounting bolts and nuts. Tighten rear bolt to 98 - 132 Nm (72 - 97 ft. lbs.). Tighten front bolt to 77 - 103 Nm (57 - 75 ft. lbs.).
2. Release Rotunda Spring Compressor 014-00781 or equivalent while guiding lower ball joint into front suspension lower arm. Remove Rotunda Spring Compressor 014-00781 or equivalent.
3. Install new lower ball joint nut. Tighten to 68 - 92 Nm (50 - 67 ft. lbs.).
- Position wiring harness in routing clip on front shock absorber.

4. Install wheel and tire assembly. Tighten lug nuts to 115 - 142 Nm (85 - 104 ft. lbs.).
5. Lower vehicle.








6. Check wheel alignment and adjust as necessary.