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135 SPRINGS, SHOCK ABSORBERS & STABILIZERS
Noise that may develop in the rubber grom-
mets can be eliminated by replacing the grommets
and if the fit is tight, use a small amount of liquid
soap at assembly.
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL
1. Remove nut, palnut, and rubber bushing at the
top of the shock absorber.
NOTE: Use an offset screw driver to prevent
the stem from turning and a 9/16" open end
wrench to remove the nut.
2. Remove the two cap screws holding the shock
absorber lower support plate to the lower sup-
port arm.
3. Turn the shock absorber a quarter turn
and remove.
NOTE: To install, reverse procedure of remov-
al. Check condition of the grommets.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS
REMOVAL
I. Remove lower stud nut, palnut, and retainer at
rear spring clip plates, Figure 2.
FIGURE 2
2. At rear compartment remove two Phillip head
screws retaining the rear shock absorber ac-
cess hole cover.
3. Remove upper mounting stud nut, palnut and
retainer at "B".
4. Remove shock absorber.
INSPECTION
1. Check condition of grommets and replace if
worn.
2. Mount shock absorbers in a vise being careful
that the larger tube is at the upper end. Move up
and down by hand. After six or eight strokes,
the unit should be primed. A noticeable lag or
lack of resistance is an indication of a faulty
unit which should be replaced.
NOTE: Assemble shock absorber with stone
shield to front of the car.
INSTALLATION
To install, reverse procedure of removal.
FIGURE 3
FRONT LATERAL STABILIZER
Stabilizer control is by a specially de - signed bar
which is attached to the frame side member, Figure
3. The ends of the bar are directed toward the rear
to form lever arms and the lever arms are attached
to the stabilizer bar connectors which in turn are
attached to the lower support arm.
The stabilizer i s mounted in rubber bushings,
and requires no lubrication.
REMOVAL
1. Remove nuts and lockwashers from b of - tom
of stabilizer connectors (B).
2. Remove two bolts from brackets to frame (each
side) (A) and remove stabilizer.
NOTE: To install, reverse procedure of re-
moval and make sure the stabilizer is properly
centralized.
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