Special Tools And Equipment - GMC chevrolet camaro 2000 Service Manual

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Suspension
Springs (27) mount to the lower control arms (9).
Direct-acting shock absorbers (26) provide ride control.
The upper portion of the shock absorber connects
to the front upper shock absorber mount (28).
The upper mount (28) extends through the upper
control arm support (29) and through the center
wheelhouse. The upper mount attaches with
two bolts/screws (31) and two nuts (30).
The stabilizer shaft (16) controls idle roll of the front
suspension. The stabilizer shaft mounts to the
stabilizer shaft insulators (18). These insulators attach
to the frame side rails by the stabilizer shaft brackets,
The ends of the stabilizer shaft (16) connect to the
lower control arms (9) by the stabilizer shaft links (11 ).
These ends are isolated by bushings.
The inner ends of the lower control arm (9) have
pressed-in bushings. Bolts (19) pass through
the bushings and attach the lower control arm (9) to
the crossmember (22).
The upper ball stud (2) is riveted to the upper control
arm (1). This stud attaches to the steering knuckle (6)
with a nut (4) and a cotter pin (5). The control arm
bolts to the shock absorber (26) through an upper
control arm support (29) which attaches to the body.
The lower ball stud (8) is press fit into the lower control
arm (9). This ball stud attaches to the steering
knuckle (6) with a nut (24) and a cotter pin (25).
Rubber seals are provided at the ball sockets in order
to keep dirt and moisture from entering the stud
and damaging the bearing surfaces.
Front Suspension 3-41
Special Tools and Equipment
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Tool Number/ Description
J
6627-A
Wheel Stud Remover
J
9519-7
Ball Joint Remover
J 9519-9
Ball Joint Installer
J
9519-18
Ball Joint Pressing Screw
J
9519-23
Ball Joint C-Clamp