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1. Ball joint nut
4. Remove bolts and nuts securing suspension
arm to frame.
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1. Suspension arm bolts
5. Remove suspension arm.
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MOVE OUTWARDS
Lower Suspension Arm Installation
The installation is the reverse of the removal pro-
cedure. However, pay attention to the following.
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Lubricate suspension arm. Refer to
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Tighten ball joint nut to specification.
TORQUE
Nut securing ball joint
to knuckle
Perform steering alignment procedure. Refer to
STEERING ALIGNMENT
UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
Upper Suspension Arm Removal
1. Safely lift and support the vehicle off the
ground.
2. Remove wheel, refer to
subsection.
3. Remove fasteners retaining brake hose to vehi-
cle.
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BRAKE HOSE FASTENERS (2X)
4. Remove and discard cotter pin retaining ball
joint.
PERIODIC
subsection.
48 N•m ± 6 N•m
(35 lbf•ft ± 4 lbf•ft)
subsection.
WHEELS AND TIRES
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