TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | Nm |
|---|
| Axle pivot nut (tighten with vehicle weight on the suspension) | 175 |
| Axle-to-radius arm nut | 300 |
| Upper ball joint pinch bolt nut | 104 |
| Lower ball joint nut | 176 |
| Front spring upper retainer bolt | 30 |
| Radius arm-to-rear bracket nut | 133 |
| Shock absorber lower nut | 80 |
| Shock absorber upper nut | 41 |
| Tie-rod end-to-spindle nut | 90 |
| Stabilizer bar bracket bolt | 25 |
| Jounce bumper screw | 30 |
| Brake disc shield bolts | 9 |
| WARNING | All vehicles are equipped with gas-pressurized shock absorbers which will extend unassisted. Do not apply heat or flame to the shock absorbers during removal or component servicing. |
| CAUTION | All front suspension fasteners are important attaching parts because they can affect the performance of vital parts and systems and can result in major service expense. Install a new part with one of the same part number or with an exact equivalent part if replacement becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during assembly to maintain correct retention of this part. Never attempt to heat, quench or straighten any front suspension part. Install a new part. |
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For diagnosis and testing, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article .
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Scheme 23: Removal and Installation
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- Remove the brake disc and hub. For additional information, refer to «DISC & DRUM»(ref-161514) article .
- Using a suitable press, remove the wheel stud from the brake disc and hub.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Scheme 25: Removal and Installation
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- Remove the front coil spring. For additional information, refer to «SPRING»(ref-235434-S30690628302006062100000) .
- Loosen the shock absorber upper nut.
- Remove the shock absorber lower nut, then slide the shock absorber off the radius arm.
- Remove the spring insulator. Remove the radius arm-to-axle nut and bolt. Remove the spring retainer and insulator.
- Remove the radius arm. Remove the nut. Remove the washer and rear insulator. Pull the radius arm from the bracket, and remove the spacer, insulator and washer.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Scheme 29: Removal and Installation
- Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to «WHEELS AND TIRES»(ref-234566) article .
- Remove the four bolts and the stabilizer bar.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
