FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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On-Vehicle Inspection and Service

FRONT SUSPENSION:






Front Suspension Parts






Check front suspension parts for excessive play, cracks, wear and other damage.

Shake each front wheel to check for excessive play. If looseness is noted, adjust wheel bearing end play, then check ball joint end play.

Make sure that the cotter pin is inserted.

Retighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque.







Check shock absorber for oil leakage and other damage.

Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint dust cover for cracks and other damage.