Brakes - Chrysler Vehicle User Manual

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LOWER BALL JOINT
REMOVAL
Ball stud service procedures below require removal
of the hub bearing and axle shaft. (Refer to 2 - SUS-
PENSION/FRONT/HUB / BEARING - REMOVAL)
(Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/
FRONT AXLE - 181FBI/AXLE SHAFTS - REMOV-
AL). Removal and installation of upper and lower
ball studs require the use of Tool Kit 6289.
(1) Position tools as shown to remove and install
ball stud (Fig. 5).
LOWER CONTROL ARM
DESCRIPTION
The lower suspension arms are steel and use bush-
ings at one end of the arm. The arms mount to the
frame rail bracket and the axle brackets.
OPERATION
The lower suspension arm bushings provide isola-
tion from the axle. The arm and bushings provide
1 - SPECIAL TOOL 6289–12
2 - SPECIAL TOOL 6289–4
3 - SPECIAL TOOL 4212F
location and react to loads from the axle. The lower
suspension arms can be used to adjust caster and
pinion angle by installing a cam bolt service package.
REMOVAL
wire from the inboard side of the arm.
vice package paint or scribe alignment marks on the
cam adjusters and suspension arm for installation
reference (Fig. 6) .
from the axle (Fig. 7) .
frame rail bracket and remove the lower suspension
arm (Fig. 7) .
INSTALLATION
bracket and frame rail bracket.
NOTE: Small holes in the side of the arm face
inboard.
Fig. 5 Lower Ball Stud Remove/Install
4 - SPECIAL TOOL 4212F
5 - SPECIAL TOOL 6289–1
6 - SPECIAL TOOL 6289–3
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) If equipped with ABS brakes remove sensor
(3) If the vehicle is equipped with a cam bolt ser-
(4) Remove the lower suspension arm nut and bolt
(5) Remove the nut and bolt/cam bolt from the
(1) Position the lower suspension arm in the axle
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