Beginning With VIN 343314

REMOVAL





1. Remove shock absorber.
2. Separate upper ball joint stud from knuckle spindle. Support lower link with jack.





3. Put matching marks on adjusting bolts and remove adjusting bolts.

INSTALLATION





1. While aligning the adjusting bolts with the matching marks, install the upper link.
If a new upper link or any other suspension part is installed, align the matching mark with the slit as indicated in the figure at the left, then install the upper link.
Refer to Alignment.
2. Install shock absorber.
3. Tighten adjusting bolts under unladen condition with tires on ground.
4. After installing, check wheel alignment. Adjust if necessary.

DISASSEMBLY





^ Press out upper link bushings.

INSPECTION
^ Check adjusting bolts and rubber bushings for damage. Replace if necessary.
^ Check upper link for deformation and cracks. Replace if necessary.

ASSEMBLY
1. Apply soapsuds to rubber bushing.





2. Press upper link bushing.
Press bushing so that the flange of bushing securely contacts the end surface of the upper link collar.