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G R O U P 2
F R O N T SUSPENSION AND STEERING LINKAGE
CONTENTS
Page
GENERAL INFORMATION
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SPECIFICATIONS AND
SERVICE DIAGNOSIS
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SERVICE PROCEDURES
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TIGHTENING REFERENCE
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(In
Rear of
Manual)
GENERAL I N F O R M A T I O N
The torsion bar rear anchors are integral with the
engine rear support member, on Fury Station Wagon
Models only, the torsion bar rear anchors are rubber
isolated in a separate crossmember. The torsion bar
front anchors, which are part of the lower control
arms and provide the means of adjusting or setting of
vehicle front height. The lower ball joints are integral
with the steering arms. Compression type lower ball
joints are used on Fury Models.
All ball joints and the torsion bars at the front of
the rear anchors are effectively sealed against road
splash by tightly fitted balloon type flexible seals. The
ball joints and tie rod ends are of the semi-permanent
lubricated type.
Lower ball joints, steering arm assemblies, should
not be replaced for looseness
if
the axial end play (Up
and Down movement) is under
.050 inch. Looseness
of this nature is not detrimental and will not affect
front wheel alignment or vehicle stability.
When re-lubrication of the ball joints and tie rod
end assemblies is required remove the plugs and in-
stall a lubrication fitting. After the lubrication is com-
pleted reinstall the plugs.
All service replacement
ball
joints are equipped
with a "Knock-OW' type lubrication fitting. After the
ball
joint has been lubricated with the specified lubri-
cant, knock off that portion of the lubrication fitting
over which the lubrication gun was installed.
A
spe-
cial
ball check
is
installed in the remaining portion of
the fitting to prevent foreign materials from passing
through the fitting.
The tie rod end seals and protectors should be in-
spected for damage at all oil change periods. The
tie rod end seals and seal protectors are serviced
separately.
Caster and camber adjustments are controlled by
cams on the upper control arm pivot bolts.
Rubber bushings should not be lubricated at any
time.
When replacement of a bushing is necessary,
water may be used to aid in installation.
SERVICE DIAGNOSIS
Condition
Possible Cause
Correction
Ball joint needs lubrication.
Shock absorber inoperative or bushings worn.
Worn strut bushings.
Loose struts.
Loose steering gear on frame.
Worn upper control arm bushings.
Worn lower control arm shaft bushings.
Excessively worn upper ball joint.
Excessively worn lower ball joint.
Worn tie rod ends.
Loose or worn front wheel bearings.
Steering arm contacting the control arm
or
strut.
Low or uneven tire pressure.
(a)
Loose wheel bearings.
(b)
Improper steering cross shaft adiustment.
(4
Steering gear not centered.
( 4
Worn idler arm bushing.
(e)
Loose or failed front strut bushings.
(0
Lubricate ball joint.
Replace bushings.
Replace bushing.
inspect bushings and tighten strut nuts.
Tighten steering gear mounting bolts.
Replace worn bushings.
Replace worn bushings.
Replace ball joint.
Replace ball joint.
Replace tie rod end.
Adjust or replace bearings as necessary.
Smooth off contacting areas and lubricate with
a water resistant grease.
Inflate tires to correct pressure.
Adjust wheel bearing.
Adjust steering cross shaft.
Adjust steering gear.
Replace bushing or idler arm as necessary.
Replace bushings.
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