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FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING LINKAGE
(6) Remove the two upper bolts attaching the steer-
ing knuckle to the brake support.
(7) Remove the two lower bolts attaching the steer-
ing arm to the steering knuckle and remove the steer-
ing knuckle.
NOTE: Support the brake assembly during this
operation to prevent damage to the brake hose when
the lower bolts are removed.
lnstallafion
(1) Position the steering knuckle on the brake sup-
port and install the upper mounting bolts and nuts.
Tighten the nut finger tight only.
(2) Position the steering knuckle arm on the steer-
ing knuckle and install the mounting bolts and nuts
finger tight only.
Fig. +Steering
Linkage f8elvedere-SatellifeI
(3) Install the upper ball joint stud in the steering
knuckle and tighten the ball joint stud nut
55
foot-
pounds (Valiant) and 100 foot-pounds (all other mod-
els). Install the cotter pin.
(4)
Tighten the steering knuckle upper bolt nuts
55
foot-pounds. Tighten the lower bolt nuts 100 foot-
pounds (Valiant) 120 foot-pounds (Belvedere-Satellite)
and 80 foot-pounds (Fury).
(5)
Place a load on the torsion bar by turning the
adjusting bolt clockwise.
(6)
Install the wheel, tire and drum assembly and
adjust the front wheel bearings (Group 22).
(7)
Lower the vehicle to the floor and install the
upper control arm rebound bumper. Tighten the nut
200 inch-pounds.
(8) Measure and adjust the front wheel alignment
as necessary.
STEERING LINKAGE
(Figs. 6,
7
and
8)
spected for damage at all oil change periods.
Removal
The tie rod end seals and covers should be in-
CAUTION: Removal of the tie rod ends from the
KNUCKLE ARM
NK379
Fig. 7-Steering
Linkage (Fury)
NK378
Fig. 6-Steering
Linkage Installed
Fig. 7-Steering
Linkage Installed
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