Pontiac Fiero 1988 Service Manual page 187

3C-2 FROM! S U S P E N S i O i
2 3
1. STEERING KNUCKLE
2. UPPER CONTROL A R M
3. PIVOT A R M
4. PADDLE NUT A S M .
5. SHOCK ABSORBER
6.SPRING
7. RACK A N D PINION A S M .
8. UPPER BALL JOINT
9. ROTOR
10.BRAKE CALIPER
11.STABILIZER BAR
12.TIE ROD END
1.
Figure 1 Front Suspension Assembly
Install or Connect
Important
See
NOTICE
on page 3C-1 of this section
regarding the fasteners referred to in this section.
Hub and bearing assembly to steering knuckle.
Torque bolts to 260 N-m (220 lb. ft.).
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Whenever the brake rotor has been separated from
the wheel bearing, remove any rust or other
foreign material from the mating surfaces of the
wheel bearing flange and rotor. Failure to do so
may result in lateral runout of the rotor, causing
brake pedal pulsation.
2. Rotor and caliper, refer to Section 5 for torque
specifications.
3. Bolt attaching brake line clip to upper control
arm.
4. Wheel and tire assembly.
5. Lower vehicle to the ground.
S H O C K A B S O R B E R S
Figure 2
Remove or Disconnect
1. Raise vehicle on a hoist.
2. Upper retaining nut, washer, and shock insulator.
3. Two bolts from the lower end of the shock
absorber.
4. Shock absorber through lower control arm.