GMC 1986 P-Truck Service Manual page 316

3C-30 FRONT SUSPENSION
• The upper control arm to frame bracket
bolts must be tightened first.
• The crossmember must be in contact with
the frame side rails.
4. Remove the engine support and lower the hoist.
5. Engine mount support bracket to the suspension
crossmember.
• Refer to ENGINE (SEC. 6A).
6. Brake line clip to the crossmember.
• Refer to BRAKES (SEC. 5).
7. Shock absorber to the lower control arm (28).
• Washers (22), nuts (23), and bolts (21).
Tighten
• Nuts (23) to " Specifications" at the end of
this section.
Stabilizer bar (59) to the lower control arm (28).
• Clamps (42), bolts (43), washers (39) and
nuts (38).
Figure 31—Suspension Unit Replacement
a
Tighten
• Nuts (38) to " Specifications" at the end of
this section.
9. Tie rod ends to the steering knuckle (31).
• Refer to STEERING LINKAGE (SEC. 3B1).
10. Brake hose to the caliper.
• Refer to BRAKES (SEC. 5).
11. Brake hose clips to the upper control arms.
• Refer to BRAKES (SEC. 5).
12. Bleed the brake system.
• Refer to BRAKES (SEC. 5).
13. Tires and wheels and lower the vehicle.
14. Battery cable.