Pontiac Fiero 1988 Service Manual page 188

FRONT SUSPENSION 3C-3
E3
l-n-l Install or C o n n e c t
2.
3.
4.
Extend shock and insert through lower control
arm with shock insulator and washer in place.
Upper shock insulator, washer, and retaining nut.
Torque nut to 11 N-m (8 lb. ft.).
Bolts to lower control arm. Torque bolts to 27
N°m (20 lb.
ft.).
Lower vehicle to the ground.
Figure 2 Shock Absorber
W H E E L STUD B O L T
Figure 3
Tool Required
J-6627.-A
4 Washers
| * * | R e m o v e or D i s c o n n e c t
1. Raise vehicle on a hoist.
2. Tire and wheel assembly.
3. Bolt attaching brake line clip to upper control
arm.
4. Caliper and suspend with a wire.
5. Rotor.
6. Splash shield.
7. Position stud to be removed at 4 o'clock or 8
o'clock.
8. Stud using tool J-6627-A
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1.
2.
4.
5.
6.
7.
J - 6 6 2 7 - A
R E M O V E W H E E L S T U D
4 W A S H E R S
NUT
I N S T A L L W H E E L S T U D
Figure 3 Wheel Stud Remove/Install
Install or C o n n e c t
Insert stud in wheel hub.
Install four washers and a nut on the stud and
tighten until stud is fully seated.
Rotor and caliper. Refer to Section 5 for torque
specifications.
Bolt attaching brake line clip to upper control
arm.
Splash shield.
Tire and wheel assembly.
Lower vehicle to the ground.
STABILIZER BAR
Figure 4
R e m o v e or D i s c o n n e c t
1.
2.
3.
4.
NOTICE:
Tape or mark the stabilizer bar on the
right end prior to removal. This will insure proper
orientation of the part during installation.
Raise vehicle on a hoist.
Both front wheel and tire assemblies.
Both tie rods from the steering knuckles.
Bolt attaching brake line clip to upper control
arm.