FRONT SUSPENSION

Introduction
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Struts
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Unbolting the brake hose and ABS speed sensor bracket from the strut
Removing the sway bar link
! Raise and sa"el# su$$ort t%e &e%icle!
'! Re(o&e t%e "ront )%eel!
*! I" e+ui$$ed, re(o&e t%e -rake %ose routing -racket and A.S s$eed sensor
ca-le routing -racket "ro( t%e strut da($er -rackets!
The strut is attached to the steering knuckle with two bolts. Hold the bolts stationary while
removing the nuts
/! I" e+ui$$ed, re(o&e t%e s)a# -ar attac%ing link "ro( t%e (ounting -racket on
t%e strut asse(-l#! 0old t%e s)a# -ar attac%ing link stud using a 1(( %e2 -it
)%ile re(o&ing t%e retaining nut )it% a -o2 )renc%!
Some models may be fitted with an eccentric bolt make sure to mark its position before removal
to retain the alignment settings
WARNING
The steering knuckle!to!strut assembly attaching bolts are of the serrated type
and" therefore" cannot be turned during the removal procedure. Hold the bolts
stationary in the steering knuckle while removing the nuts.
3! Re(o&e t%e steering knuckle4to4strut asse(-l# attac%ing -olts!
1! Re(o&e t%e t%ree nuts securing t%e strut asse(-l# u$$er (ount to t%e strut
to)er! Re(o&e t%e strut asse(-l# "ro( t%e &e%icle!
After the strut is detached from the steering knuckle" remove the three bolts that secure the
upper strut to the strut tower
#ow the strut can be removed from the vehicle
To install:
5! Position t%e strut asse(-l# into t%e strut to)er and loosel# install t%e u$$er
)as%ers and nuts! Tig%ten t%e t%ree attac%ing u$$er (ount nuts to ' "t! l-s!
6'7 N(8!
7! Position t%e lo)er (ount o&er t%e steering knuckle and loosel# install t%e
attac%ing -olts and nuts! I" one o" t%e attac%ing -olts is a ca( -olt, t%e ca(
-olt (ust -e installed in t%e lo)er slotted %ole o" t%e strut cle&is -racket! .e
sure t%at t%e attac%ing nuts "ace t%e "ront o" t%e &e%icle! Tig%ten t%e attac%ing
nuts to 13 "t! l-s! 677 N(8 $lus an additional

9/ turn!
:! I" e+ui$$ed, install t%e s)a# -ar attac%ing link to t%e -racket on t%e strut
asse(-l#! Using a 1(( %e2 -it and cro)"oot, tig%ten t%e s)a# -ar link -racket
attac%ing nut to 13 "t! l-s! 677 N(8!
;! I" e+ui$$ed, install t%e -rake %ose retaining -racket and A.S s$eed sensor
ca-le routing -racket onto t%e strut asse(-l# -racket! Tig%ten t%e (ounting
-olts to ; "t! l-s! 6* N(8!
! Install t%e "ront )%eels and lug nuts! Tig%ten t%e lug nuts, in a star $attern
se+uence, to :3 "t! l-s! 6': N(8! Lo)er t%e &e%icle and c%eck t%e )%eel
align(ent! Ad<ust, i" necessar#!
OVER0AUL
A spring compressor is re$uired to disassemble the strut
%ith the spring compressed" remove the strut shaft retaining nut with the special tool
&ivot bearing installation
! Re(o&e t%e strut asse(-l# "ro( t%e &e%icle!
'! Secure t%e strut asse(-l# into a -enc% &ise! Mount t%e strut asse(-l# in t%e
&ertical $osition, cla($ing t%e strut asse(-l# at t%e strut cle&is -racket ONL=!
*! Using a coil s$ring co($ressor, co($ress t%e coil s$ring! It is re+uired t%at
t%e u$$er s$ring seat and second s$ring coil "ro( t%e -otto( -e secured
)it%in t%e <a)s o" t%e s$ring co($ressor tool!
/! Using a )renc%, %old t%e end o" t%e strut s%a"t "ro( rotating and re(o&e t%e
strut s%a"t nut!
'f a strut cartridge is being replaced" be sure to install the (ounce bumper and dust boot to keep
the strut from being damaged
3! Re(o&e t%e u$$er strut (ount "ro( t%e strut asse(-l#! Care"ull# re(o&e t%e
coil s$ring co($ressor tool "ro( t%e coil s$ring!
1! Re(o&e t%e u$$er s$ring seat and $i&ot -earing asse(-l# "ro( t%e coil
s$ring!
5! Re(o&e t%e coil s$ring "ro( t%e strut! I" t%e coil s$ring is -eing reused, (ark
t%e coil s$ring "or correct reinstallation $osition!
%hen installing the springs" make sure they are positioned correctly on the lower spring seats
The notch on the upper spring seat should line up with the end of the bottom coil
To install:
7! >it% t%e strut asse(-l# (ounted "ir(l# in t%e -enc% &ise, install t%e coil
s$ring on t%e strut asse(-l#! .e sure t%e end o" t%e coil s$ring?s -otto( coil
aligns )it% t%e strut cle&is -racket!
:! Install t%e u$$er s$ring seat onto t%e coil s$ring! Position t%e notc% on t%e to$
o" t%e s$ring seat in align(ent )it% t%e strut cle&is -racket!
;! Install t%e co($ressor tool onto t%e coil s$ring, and co($ress t%e s$ring!
! Install t%e $i&ot -earing onto t%e to$ o" t%e u$$er s$ring seat )it% t%e s(aller
dia(eter side o" t%e -earing "acing to)ard t%e s$ring seat!
'! Install t%e strut (ount on t%e u$$er s$ring seat o" t%e strut asse(-l#! Loosel#
install t%e strut s%a"t nut!
*! Tig%ten t%e strut s%a"t nut to 5; "t! l-s! 6:/ N(8! T%is ste$ is $er"or(ed )it%
t%e s$ring co($ressor tool still installed on t%e s$ring!
/! C%eck t%at t%e to$ o" t%e coil s$ring is seated correctl# against t%e u$$er
s$ring seat! Care"ull# re(o&e t%e s$ring co($ressor tool!
Lo)er .all @oint
INSPECTION
'nspect the ball (oint dust cover for cracks and damage by pushing on it with
your finger. 'f the dust cover is cracked or damaged" the component must be
replaced" or damage to the ball (oint will result.
! >it% t%e )eig%t o" t%e &e%icle resting on t%e road )%eels, gras$ t%e -all <oint
grease "itting!
'! I" t%e -all <oint is )orn, t%e grease "itting )ill rotate easil#!
*! Re$lace t%e lo)er control ar( -all <oint i" (o&e(ent is e&ident!
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Using the special tools or e$uivalent si)e sockets" press the ball (oint from the lower control arm!
*++,!++ models
Special Chrysler Tools 6758, 6908-4 and 6919 or equialents, are
required to re!oe and install the lo"er #all $oint% &n ar#or press is
also required to re!oe and install the #all $oint%
! Raise and sa"el# su$$ort t%e &e%icle! Re(o&e t%e "ront )%eel!
'! Re(o&e t%e lo)er control ar(! Using a "lat -lade tool, $r# o"" t%e seal "ro( t%e
-all <oint!
*! Position a recei&ing cu$, s$ecial tool 1537 or its e+ui&alent, to su$$ort t%e
lo)er control ar(!
/! Install re(o&er, s$ecial tool 1:: or its e+ui&alent, o&er t%e stud and against
t%e <oint u$$er %ousing!
3! Using an ar-or $ress, $ress t%e <oint asse(-l# "ro( t%e lo)er control ar(!
To install:
1! Position t%e -all <oint %ousing into t%e control ar( ca&it#! .e sure t%e -all <oint
is not cocked in t%e control ar( -ore, or t%is )ill cause t%e -all <oint to -ind!
T%e notc% in t%e -all <oint stud (ust "ace in)ard to t%e control ar( to allo) "or
clearance o" t%e -all <oint4to4steering knuckle cla($ -olt!
Using a press and the correct adapters" carefully press the new ball (oint into the lower control
arm!*++,!++ models
5! Position t%e asse(-l# in a $ress )it% s$ecial tool 1537 or its e+ui&alent,
su$$orting t%e control ar(!
7! Position t%e -all <oint installer s$ecial tool 1:;74/ or its e+ui&alent, on t%e
-otto( o" t%e -all <oint!
:! Care"ull# align t%e -all <oint asse(-l#! Using a $ress, a$$l# $ressure against
t%e control ar( asse(-l# until t%e %ousing ledge o" t%e -all <oint asse(-l#
seats co($letel# against t%e lo)er control ar( sur"ace and t%ere is no ga$
-et)een t%e lo)er control ar( and -all <oint! .e care"ul not to a$$l# e2cessi&e
"orce on t%e -all <oint or t%e control ar(!
;! Install a ne) seal -oot as "ar as it )ill go on t%e -all <oint -# %and, "irst (aking
sure t%e s%ield o" t%e -all <oint seal is "acing out)ard "ro( t%e end o" t%e
control ar(!
! Arease t%e -all <oint using MOPARB Multi4Mile grease, or e+ui&alent! Co NOT
o&er grease t%e -all <oint or t%is )ill $re&ent t%e seal -oot "ro( -eing $ro$erl#
installed!
'! To install t%e ne) seal, $lace s$ecial tool 1537 or e+ui&alent, o&er t%e seal
-oot and align it s+uarel# )it% t%e -otto( edge o" t%e seal -oot! A$$l# %and
$ressure onl#, until t%e ne) seal -oot is against t%e to$ sur"ace o" t%e control
ar(!
'nstall a new boot on the ball (oint using tool #o. ,-./ or an e$uivalent socket!*++,!++ models
*! Install t%e control ar( in t%e &e%icle!
/! Install t%e "ront )%eel and lug nuts! Tig%ten t%e lug nuts to :3 "t! l-s! 6': N(8!
3! Lo)er t%e &e%icle! C%eck t%e )%eel align(ent!
1! Road test t%e &e%icle!
S)a# .ar
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Remove the front sway bar bushing retainer nuts
Removing a sway bar bushing retainer 0note location of bushing1
! Raise and sa"el# su$$ort t%e "ront o" t%e &e%icle on <ack stands or a "ra(e
contact %oist!
'! Re(o&e t%e ; (ounting -olts securing t%e cradle $late to t%e "ront
sus$ension cradle! Re(o&e t%e cradle $late "ro( t%e &e%icle!
*! Re(o&e t%e nuts connecting t%e s)a# -ar connecting links to eac% end o" t%e
s)a# -ar! Cisconnect t%e links "ro( t%e ends o" t%e s)a# -ar!
/! Re(o&e t%e s)a# -ar -us%ing retainers "ro( t%e "ront sus$ension cradle and
re(o&e t%e s)a# -ar and -us%ings as an asse(-l# "ro( t%e &e%icle!
3! Ins$ect t%e -us%ings "or )ear! Re$lace as necessar#! Center -us%ings are
s$lit, and are re(o&ed -# o$ening t%e s$lit and sliding "ro( t%e s)a# -ar!
To install:
Sway bar bushing installation detail
The sway bar must be positioned properly before tightening the bushing retainers
1! I" re+uired, install t%e ne) s)a# -ar4to4cross(e(-er -us%ings on t%e s)a#
-ar )it% t%e s$lit in t%e re$lace(ent -us%ing $ositioned to)ard t%e rear o" t%e
&e%icle, )it% t%e s+uare corner o" t%e -us%ing "acing do)n to)ard t%e ground
)%en installed!
5! Install t%e s)a# -ar asse(-l# onto t%e cradle! .e sure t%e s)a# -ar -us%ings
are aligned )it% t%e de$ressions in t%e sus$ension cradle!
7! Install t%e s)a# -ar -us%ing retainers onto t%e cradle, aligning t%e raised -ead
o" t%e retainer )it% t%e cutouts in t%e -us%ings! Install, -ut do NOT tig%ten t%e
retainer (ounting -olts at t%is ti(e!
:! C%eck t%e $osition o" t%e s)a# -ar at t%is ti(e and (ake sure t%e center
cur&ed section o" t%e s)a# -ar lines u$ )it% t%e center cur&ed section o" t%e
sus$ension cradle!
;! Connect t%e s)a# -ar links to eac% end o" t%e s)a# -ar and install t%e
attac%ing nuts! Tor+ue t%e s)a# -ar link4to4s)a# -ar attac%ing nuts to 13 "t!
l-s! 677 N(8!
! Tor+ue t%e s)a# -ar -us%ing retainer (ounting -olts to 3; "t! l-s! 617 N(8!
'! Install t%e "ront sus$ension cradle $late to t%e "ront sus$ension cradle and
install t%e (ounting -olts! Tor+ue t%e ; cradle $late (ounting -olts to '* "t!
l-s! 613 N(8!
*! Lo)er t%e &e%icle!
/! C%eck t%e )%eel align(ent!
Lo)er Control Ar(
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
To remove the lower control arms" the cradle plate must be removed
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Remove the steering knuckle clamping bolt and nut" then separate the ball (oint
! Cisconnect t%e negati&e -atter# ca-le!
'! Raise and sa"el# su$$ort t%e &e%icle on a "ra(e contact %oist!
*! Re(o&e t%e "ront )%eels!
/! Re(o&e t%e )%eel sto$ "ro( t%e steering knuckle!
3! Re(o&e t%e -all <oint4to4steering knuckle cla($ -olts!
1! Re(o&e t%e ; "ront sus$ension cradle $late (ounting -olts! Re(o&e t%e
cradle $late "ro( t%e &e%icle!
%ith the cradle plate removed" the control arm rear bushing retainer bolts can be accessed" as
well as the cradle mounting bolts
WARNING
&ulling the steering knuckle out from the vehicle after releasing it from the ball
(oint can separate the inner 23!4oint. Use care #5T to allow the inner 23!4oint
to separate. 'n addition" 65 #5T use substitute fasteners of a lower grade
0strength1 than those originally used.
5! Se$arate t%e -all <oint stud "ro( t%e steering knuckle -# $r#ing -et)een t%e
-all stud at t%e knuckle and t%e lo)er control ar(! .e care"ul not to tear t%e
-all <oint seal!
To allow the control arm pivot bolts to be removed" loosen 0but do #5T remove1 the cradle!to!
frame rail mounting bolts
2arefully pry the cradle downward to allow the pivot bolt to be removed
7! Loosen, -ut do notre(o&e t%e "ront lo)er control ar(4to4sus$ension cradle
$i&ot -olt!
:! Re(o&e t%e retainer t%at secures t%e rear lo)er control ar( -us%ing to t%e
"ront sus$ension cradle!
'( the le(t side lo"er control ar! requires re!oal, lo"er the (ront
suspension cradle to allo" the piot #olt to clear the transa)le%
;! Loosen, -ut do not"ull# re(o&e t%e ' le"t side sus$ension cradle (ounting
-olts and lo)er t%e cradle!
! Lo)er t%e le"t "ront corner o" t%e sus$ension cradle until t%e lo)er control ar(
$i&ot -olt clears t%e transa2le! Re(o&e t%e $i&ot -olt and lo)er control ar(
"ro( t%e &e%icle! Ins$ect t%e lo)er control ar( "or distortion and -us%ings "or
e2cessi&e deterioration! Re$lace i" necessar#!
Removing the bushing retainer for the rear control arm 0note groove in the retainer that aligns
with bushing1
The full weight of the vehicle must be on the control arms before the pivot bolts are tightened the
bushings will prematurely fail if this is not performed
To install:
'! Place t%e lo)er control ar( into t%e "ront sus$ension cradle and install t%e
"ront lo)er control ar(4to4sus$ension cradle $i&ot -olt! Co nottig%ten or
tor+ue t%e $i&ot -olt at t%is ti(e!
*! I" installing t%e le"t side lo)er control ar(, $r# do)n on t%e le"t "ront corner o"
t%e sus$ension cradle to allo) t%e $i&ot -olt to clear t%e end o" t%e transa2le!
Install t%e $i&ot -olt into t%e sus$ension cradle and lo)er control ar(!
/! Install t%e lo)er control ar( rear -us%ing retainer! .e sure t%e raised ri- o" t%e
rear -us%ing is correctl# seated in t%e groo&e o" t%e -us%ing retainer! Co
nottor+ue t%e retainer (ounting -olts at t%is ti(e!
3! Insert t%e -all <oint stud into t%e steering knuckle and install t%e cla($ -olt!
Tor+ue t%e cla($ -olt to ;3 "t! l-s! 6/3 N(8!
1! Install t%e "ront sus$ension cradle $late to t%e sus$ension cradle and install
t%e ; (ounting -olts! Tor+ue t%e cradle $late (ounting -olts to '* "t! l-s!
613 N(8!
5! Place <ack stands underneat% t%e lo)er control ar(s as close to, -ut not on,
t%e -all <oints as $ossi-le!
7! Lo)er t%e &e%icle onto t%e <ack stands until t%e &e%icle?s total )eig%t is
su$$orted -# t%e <ack stands!
:! Tor+ue t%e "ront lo)er control ar( $i&ot -olt to '; "t! l-s! 61* N(8!
';! Tor+ue t%e lo)er control ar( rear -us%ing retainer (ounting -olts to 3; "t! l-s!
617 N(8!
'! Install t%e "ront )%eels and lug nuts! Tor+ue t%e lug nuts, in a star $attern, to
:3 "t! l-s! 6': N(8!
''! Re(o&e t%e <ack stands and lo)er t%e &e%icle to t%e ground!
'*! Reconnect t%e negati&e -atter# ca-le! Ins$ect )%eel align(ent and ad<ust, i"
necessar#!
'/! Road test t%e &e%icle!
CONTROL ARM .US0INA REPLACEMENT
Special Chrysler Tools 6908-1, 6908-*, 6908-+, 6908-4 and 6908-5 or
equialents, are required to re!oe and install the control ar!
#ushin,s%
Front .us%ing
Using the special tools for removal of the front bushing
! Re(o&e t%e lo)er control ar(!
'! Mount t%e control ar( in a &ise )it%out using e2cessi&e cla($ing "orce!
*! Asse(-le "or re(o&al o" t%e "ront -us%ing, t%e -us%ing recie&er s$ecial tool
1:;74', -us%ing re(o&er s$ecial tool 1:;74, nut s$ecial tool 1:;74* t%rust
)as%er, t%readed rod and s(all nut!
/! To re(o&e t%e "ront -us%ing "ro( t%e lo)er control ar(, %old t%e t%readed rod
stationar# and tig%ten t%e nut s$ecial tool 1:;74*! T%is )ill "orce t%e "ront
-us%ing out o" t%e lo)er control ar( and into t%e -us%ing recie&er tool!
To install:
3! Mount t%e control ar( in a &ise!
1! Position t%e "ront -us%ing into t%e lo)er control ar( so t%at t%e ' ru--er
-locks on t%e -us%ing are $ositioned %oriDontall#!
&ositioning the new bushing for installation into the control arm
Using the special tools for installation of the bushing
5! Asse(-le "or installation o" t%e "ront -us%ing, t%e -us%ing recie&er s$ecial
tool 1:;743, -us%ing installer s$ecial tool 1:;74/, nut s$ecial tool 1:;74* t%rust
)as%er, t%readed rod and s(all nut onto t%e control ar( and "ront -us%ing!
7! To install t%e "ront -us%ing into t%e lo)er control ar(, %old t%e t%readed rod
stationar# and tig%ten t%e nut s$ecial tool 1:;74*! T%is )ill $ull t%e "ront
-us%ing into t%e lo)er control ar(!
:! Continue $ulling t%e "ront -us%ing into t%e control ar( until it seats s+uarel#
against t%e control ar( and t%ere is no ga$ -et)een t%e -us%ing and control
ar(!
;! Install t%e lo)er control ar( onto t%e &e%icle!
Rear .us%ing
To remove the old bushing" use a ra)or to make a cut along its length
! Re(o&e t%e lo)er control ar(!
'! Mount t%e control ar( in a &ise )it%out using e2cessi&e cla($ing "orce!
*! Using a s%ar$ cutting tool 6suc% as a raDor8, slit t%e rear -us%ing lengt%)ise to
allo) its re(o&al "ro( t%e control ar(!
/! Re(o&e t%e -us%ing "ro( t%e control ar(!
7ake sure the new bushing is installed in the proper direction
To install:
WARNING
6o #5T apply grease or any other type of lubricant other than the silicone
lubricant specified in this procedure to the control arm bushing.
3! A$$l# MOPARB Silicone S$ra# Lu-e, or an e+ui&alent, to t%e %ole in t%e lo)er
control ar( rear -us%ing! T%is )ill aid in t%e installation o" t%e -us%ing onto
t%e control ar(!
1! >it% t%e control ar( %eld "ir(l# in t%e -enc% &ise, install t%e -us%ing onto t%e
control ar(! Install t%e -us%ing -# $us%ing and rocking t%e -us%ing until it is
"ull# installed onto t%e control ar(! .e sure )%en t%e -us%ing is installed t%at
it is $ast t%e u$set on t%e end o" t%e lo)er control ar(!
5! Install t%e lo)er control ar( onto t%e &e%icle!
Steering Enuckle
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Before raising the vehicle" remove the cotter pin and nut lock" and slightly loosen the a8le nut
Remove the mounting bolts that secure the caliper to the steering knuckle
! Cisconnect t%e negati&e -atter# ca-le!
'! Re(o&e t%e cotter $in "ro( t%e end o" t%e stu- a2le! Re(o&e t%e nut lock and
s$ring )as%er! >it% t%e -rakes a$$lied, loosen, -ut do NOT re(o&e t%e a2le
nut and )as%er )it% t%e &e%icle still on t%e ground or da(age to t%e )%eel
-earing )ill result!
*! Raise and sa"el# su$$ort t%e &e%icle! Re(o&e t%e )%eel!
After the caliper is removed from the knuckle" use wire to suspend it from the strut
#e8t" remove the tie rod from the steering knuckle
/! Re(o&e t%e "ront -rake cali$er asse(-l# "ro( t%e steering knuckle asse(-l#
and su$$ort "ro( t%e strut asse(-l# using a strong $iece o" )ire!
3! Re(o&e t%e "ront -rake rotor "ro( t%e %u-9-earing asse(-l#!
1! Re(o&e t%e retaining nut and )as%er "ro( t%e %al"s%a"t stu- a2le!
5! Se$arate t%e outer tie rod "ro( t%e steering knuckle!
Remove the speed sensor from the knuckle
Remove the pinch bolt and separate the ball (oint from the knuckle
7! Re(o&e t%e A.S )%eel s$eed sensor "ro( t%e steering knuckle!
:! Re(o&e t%e )%eel sto$ "ro( t%e steering knuckle, i" e+ui$$ed!
;! Re(o&e t%e nut and -olt t%at cla($s t%e steering knuckle to t%e -all <oint
stud! Using a $r#-ar, $r# t%e control ar( do)n to release t%e -all stud "ro(
t%e steering knuckle! .e care"ul not to tear t%e -all <oint grease seal )%en
$r#ing do)n "ro( t%e steering knuckle!
%ith the ball (oint disconnected" carefully remove the stub a8le from the hub
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9inally" remove the steering knuckle!to!strut mounting bolts
! Se$arate t%e outer CV4<oint s$lined s%a"t "ro( t%e %u- and -earing asse(-l#
-# %olding t%e CV4<oint %ousing and $ulling t%e steering knuckle a)a#! .e
care"ul not to da(age t%e outer CV4<oint )ear slee&e or se$arate t%e inner CV4
<oint!
'! Su$$ort t%e %al"s%a"t asse(-l# at t%e CV4<oint %ousing! Pull t%e knuckle
asse(-l# a)a# "ro( t%e %al"s%a"t! Take care not se$arate t%e %al"s%a"t inner
CV4@oint, or da(age to t%e CV4@oint )ill occur! Su$$ort t%e %al"s%a"t!
WARNING
The steering knuckle!to!strut assembly attaching bolts are of the serrated type
and must notbe turned during the removal procedure. Be sure to hold the bolts
stationary in the steering knuckle while removing the nuts
*! Re(o&e t%e ' steering knuckle4to4strut cle&is -racket (ounting -olts and
re(o&e t%e steering knuckle "ro( t%e &e%icle!
To install:
'( equipped "ith eccentric strut asse!#ly attachin, #olts, it !ust #e
installed in the #otto! -slotted. hole o( the strut cleis #rac/et%
/! Install t%e steering knuckle into t%e strut cle&is -racket o" t%e strut asse(-l#!
Install t%e strut4to4steering knuckle attac%ing -olts and tor+ue -ot% attac%ing
-olts to 13 "t! l-s! 6:; N(8 $lus an additional

9/ turn!
3! T%oroug%l# clean t%e steering knuckle and %u- and -earing area o" all de-ris
and (oisture, )%ere t%e CV4<oint )ill -e installed into t%e steering knuckle!
Also t%oroug%l# clean t%e -earing s%ield o" t%e outer CV4<oint!
1! Pull t%e "ront strut out and insert t%e s$lined outer CV4<oint into t%e "ront %u-!
5! Insert t%e -all <oint stud into t%e steering knuckle cla($! Install a ne)steering
knuckle4to4-all <oint stud cla($ing nut and -olt! .e sure to use an e2act
re$lace(ent nut and -olt during installation! Tor+ue t%e -olt to ;3 "t! l-s! 6/3
N(8!
7! Install t%e tie rod end into t%e steering knuckle! Tor+ue t%e tie rod end4to4
steering knuckle nut to /3 "t! l-s! 61 N(8!
:! Install t%e disc -rake rotor!
';! Install t%e -rake cali$er asse(-l# onto t%e steering knuckle!
'! Install t%e a2le )as%er and nut! Tig%ten -ut do not tor+ue!
''! Install t%e A.S )%eel s$eed sensor!
'*! Install t%e )%eel and lug nuts! Tor+ue t%e lug nuts, in se+uence, to :3 "t! l-s!
6': N(8!
'/! Lo)er t%e &e%icle! Co NOT roll t%e &e%icle until t%e a2le nut %as -een $ro$erl#
tor+ued or da(age to t%e "ront )%eel -earings )ill result!
'3! >it% t%e &e%icle?s -rakes a$$lied, tor+ue t%e a2le nut to 7; "t! l-s! 6'// N(8!
Install t%e s$ring )as%er, nut lock and a ne) cotter $in! >ra$ t%e cotter $in
$rongs tig%tl# around t%e a2le nut lock!
'1! Reconnect t%e negati&e -atter# ca-le! C%eck t%e )%eel align(ent!
Front 0u- and .earing
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
The hub:bearing assembly is attached to the steering knuckle with four bolts
Removing a hub:bearing assembly
The hub and wheel bearing unit is serviced as a complete assembly.
Replacement of the front drive hub and bearing assembly can be done
without having to remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle. However" if
the hub:bearing assembly is fro)en to the steering knuckle" removal of the
steering knuckle is re$uired.
! Cisconnect t%e negati&e -atter# ca-le!
'! Re(o&e t%e cotter $in "ro( t%e end o" t%e stu- a2le! Re(o&e t%e nut lock and
s$ring )as%er! >it% t%e -rakes a$$lied, loosen, -ut do NOT re(o&e t%e a2le
nut and )as%er )it% t%e &e%icle still on t%e ground or da(age to t%e )%eel
-earing )ill result!
*! Raise and sa"el# su$$ort t%e &e%icle! Re(o&e t%e )%eel!
/! Re(o&e t%e "ront -rake cali$er asse(-l# "ro( t%e steering knuckle asse(-l#
and su$$ort "ro( t%e strut asse(-l# using a strong $iece o" )ire!
'f the hub:bearing is ;fro)en; to the steering knuckle" separate the ball (oint and lightly tap on the
hub:bearing from behind
The hub:bearing assembly should free itself from the steering knuckle
3! Re(o&e t%e "ront -rake rotor "ro( t%e %u-9-earing asse(-l#!
1! Re(o&e t%e retaining nut and )as%er "ro( t%e %al"s%a"t stu- a2le!
5! Re(o&e t%e A.S )%eel s$eed sensor "ro( t%e steering knuckle!
7! Re(o&e t%e / %u- and -earing asse(-l# (ounting -olts "ro( -e%ind t%e
steering knuckle!
:! Re(o&e t%e %u- and -earing asse(-l# "ro( t%e steering knuckle!
To install:
;! T%oroug%l# clean t%e (ating sur"aces o" t%e steering knuckle and t%e %u- and
-earing asse(-l# o" an# "oreign (aterial or nicks so t%e sur"aces are clean
and s(oot%!
! Install t%e ne) %u- and -earing asse(-l# and tig%ten t%e (ounting -olts in a
crisscross $attern to /3 "t! l-s! 613 N(8! .e sure t%e %u- and -earing asse(-l#
is seated s+uarel# against t%e "ront steering knuckle!
'! Install t%e disc -rake rotor!
*! Install t%e -rake cali$er asse(-l# onto t%e steering knuckle!
/! Install t%e a2le )as%er and nut! Tig%ten -ut do not tor+ue!
3! Install t%e A.S )%eel s$eed sensor!
1! Install t%e )%eel and lug nuts! Tor+ue t%e lug nuts, in se+uence, to :3 "t! l-s!
6': N(8!
5! Lo)er t%e &e%icle! Co NOT roll t%e &e%icle until t%e a2le nut %as -een $ro$erl#
tor+ued or da(age to t%e "ront )%eel -earings )ill result!
7! >it% t%e &e%icle?s -rakes a$$lied, tor+ue t%e a2le nut to 7; "t! l-s! 6'// N(8!
Install t%e s$ring )as%er, nut lock and a ne) cotter $in! >ra$ t%e cotter $in
$rongs tig%tl# around t%e a2le nut lock!
:! Reconnect t%e negati&e -atter# ca-le! C%eck t%e )%eel align(ent!
>%eel Align(ent
'f the tires are worn unevenly" if the vehicle is not stable on the highway or if
the handling seems uneven in spirited driving" the wheel alignment should be
checked. 'f an alignment problem is suspected" first check for improper tire
inflation and other possible causes. These can be worn suspension or steering
components" accident damage or even unmatched tires. 'f any worn or
damaged components are found" they must be replaced before the wheels
can be properly aligned. %heel alignment re$uires very e8pensive e$uipment
and involves minute ad(ustments which must be accurate it should only be
performed by a trained technician. Take your vehicle to a properly e$uipped
shop.
9ollowing is a description of the alignment angles which are ad(ustable on
most vehicles and how they affect vehicle handling. Although these angles
can apply to both the front and rear wheels" usually only the front suspension
is ad(ustable.
CASTER
<ooking at a vehicle from the side" caster angle describes the steering a8is
rather than a wheel angle. The steering knuckle is attached to a control arm
or strut at the top and a control arm at the bottom. The wheel pivots around
the line between these points to steer the vehicle. %hen the upper point is
tilted back" this is described as positive caster. Having a positive caster tends
to make the wheels self!centering" increasing directional stability. =8cessive
positive caster makes the wheels hard to steer" while an uneven caster will
cause a pull to one side. 5verloading the vehicle or sagging rear springs will
affect caster" as will raising the rear of the vehicle. 'f the rear of the vehicle is
lower than normal" the caster becomes more positive.
2aster affects straight!line stability. 2aster wheels used on shopping carts" for e8ample" employ
positive caster
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CAM.ER
The angle of the tire in relationship to the road surface is known as camber
Using factory parts" the strut mounts can be modified to allow for camber ad(ustment
<ooking from the front of the vehicle" camber is the inward or outward tilt of
the top of wheels. %hen the tops of the wheels are tilted in" this is negative
camber if they are tilted out" it is positive. 'n a turn" a slight amount of
negative camber helps ma8imi)e contact of the tire with the road. However"
too much negative camber compromises straight!line stability" increases
bump steer and tor$ue steer.
By turning the eccentric!shaped bolt on the bottom" the camber can be changed
TOE
<ooking down at the wheels from above the vehicle" toe angle is the distance
between the front of the wheels" relative to the distance between the back of
the wheels. 'f the wheels are closer at the front" they are said to be toed!in
or to have negative toe. A small amount of negative toe enhances directional
stability and provides a smoother ride on the highway.
%ith toe!in" the distance between the wheels is closer at the front than at the rear
By ad(usting the length of the tie rods" the toe can be changed
Chilton Automotive Information Systems. 2004 Thomson Delmar Learning.