Overview
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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
FRONT END NOISE 1. Loose or worn wheel bearings. 1. Replace wheel bearings.
2. Loose or worn steering or 2. Tighten or replace components
suspension components. as necessary.
EXCESSIVE PLAY IN 1. Loose or worn wheel bearings. 1. Replace wheel bearings.
STEERING 2. Loose or worn steering or 2. Tighten or replace components
suspension components. as necessary.
3. Loose or worn steering gear. 3. Adjust or replace steering gear.
FRONT WHEELS SHIMMY 1. Loose or worn wheel bearings. 1. Replace wheel bearings.
2. Loose or worn steering or 2. Tighten or replace components
suspension components. as necessary.
3. Tires worn or out of balance. 3. Replace or balance tires.
4. Alignment. 4. Align vehicle to specifications.
VEHICLE INSTABILITY 1. Loose or worn wheel bearings. 1. Replace wheel bearings.
2. Loose or worn steering or 2. Tighten or replace components
suspension components. as necessary.
3. Tire pressure. 3. Adjust tire pressure.
4. Alignment. 4. Align vehicle to specifications.
EXCESSIVE STEERING 1. Loose or worn steering gear. 1. Adjust or replace steering gear.
EFFORT 2. Power steering fluid low. 2. Add fluid and repair leak.
3. Column coupler binding. 3. Replace coupler.
4. Tire pressure. 4. Adjust tire pressure.
5. Alignment. 5. Align vehicle to specifications.
VEHICLE PULLS TO ONE 1. Uneven tire pressure. 1. Adjust tire pressure.
SIDE DURING BRAKING 2. Worn brake components. 2. Repair brakes as necessary.
3. Air in brake line. 3. Repair as necessary.
VEHICLE LEADS OR 1. Radial tire lead. 1. Cross front tires.
DRIFTS FROM STRAIGHT 2. Brakes dragging. 2. Repair brake as necessary.
AHEAD DIRECTION ON 3. Weak or broken spring. 3. Replace spring.
UNCROWNED ROAD 4. Uneven tire pressure. 4. Adjust tire pressure.
5. Wheel Alignment. 5. Align vehicle.
6. Loose or worn steering or 6. Repair as necessary.suspension components.
7. Cross caster out of spec. 7. Align vehicle. KNOCKING, RATTLING OR 1. Worn shock bushings. 1. Replace shock. SQUEAKING 2. Loose, worn or bent 2. Inspect, tighten or replace
steering/suspension components. components as necessary.
3. Shock valve. 3. Replace shock.
IMPROPER TRACKING Loose, worn or bent Inspect, tighten or replace
steering/suspension components. components as necessary.
- -WHEEL ALIGNMENT
HEIGHT (LEFT - RIGHT)
62 mm ± 10 mm 0 mm ± 7 mm 107 mm ± 10 mm 0 mm ± 7 mm
ALL
2.44 in. ± 0.39 in 0 in. ± 0.27 in 4.21 in. ± 0.39 in. 0 in. ± 0.27 in.
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
| PREFERRED | CASTER 3.3° ± 0.5° | CAMBER -0.375° ± | TOTAL TOE-IN 0.2° ± |
| 0.375° | 0.125° | ||
| RANGE | 2.8° to 3.8° | -0.750° to 0° | +0.075° to +0.325° |
| MAX RT/LT DIFFERENCE | 0.5° | 0.7° | 0.13° |
FRONT SUSPENSION
NOTE: Suspension components with rubber/urethane bushings should be tightened with the full weight of the vehicle at normal ride height. It is important to have the springs supporting the full weight of the vehicle when the fasteners are torqued. If springs are not at their normal ride position, vehicle ride comfort could be affected and premature bushing wear may occur.
The front suspension is designed to allow each wheel to adapt to different road surfaces independently. The wheels are mounted to hub bearings on the steering knuckle spindles (5). The hub bearings are sealed and lubricated for life. The steering knuckles turn (pivot) on ball joints integral to the outboard portion of the upper
control arms (3) and pressed into the lower control arm. The ball joints and outer tie rods are lubricated for life.
REAR SUSPENSION
WARNING: Suspension components with rubber bushings must be tightened with the vehicle at normal ride height. It is important to have the springs supporting the weight of the vehicle when the fasteners are torqued. If springs are not at their normal ride position, vehicle ride comfort will be affected and cause premature bushing wear.
NOTE: Never use anything other than the specified tool to disassemble the ball joints & tie rods from the steering knuckle. Ball joint seal or knuckle damage can result.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS CHART
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. |
| Front Shock Absorber | 108 | 80 | - |
Clevis Bracket Upper Nut Front Shock Absorber 150 110 - Clevis Bracket Lower Nut Front Shock Absorber 108 80 - Top (4) Mounting Nuts Front Shock to Spring 41 30 - and Insulator Nut Upper Suspension Arm 122 90 - Front Nut Upper Suspension Arm 122 90 - Rear Nut Lower Suspension Arm 170 125 - Front Nut Lower Suspension Arm 170 125 - Rear Nut
| Stabilizer Bar Clamp Nut | 149 | 110 | - |
| Stabilizer Bar Link Upper | 115 | 85 | - |
Nut Stabilizer Bar Link 102 75 - Lower bolt
| Hub/Bearing Bolt | 130 | 96 | - |
| Hub/Bearing Halfshaft | 136 | 100 | - |
Nut
| Upper Ball Joint Nut | 41 plus Rotate nut to an | 30 plus Rotate nut to an | - |
| Tighten to 41 N.m (30 ft | additional 90° | additional 90° |
lbs), make sure nut is seated to the knuckle. Rotate nut to an additional 90°
| Lower Ball Joint Nut | 54 plus Rotate nut an | 40 plus Rotate nut an | - |
| Tighten to 54 N.m (40 ft | additional 90° | additional 90° |
lbs), make sure nut is seated against knuckle. Rotate nut an additional 90° Outer Tie Rod End Nut to 41 plus Rotate nut an 30 plus Rotate nut an -
| Knuckle | additional 90° | additional 90° | |
| Wheel Speed Sensor | 13.5 | 10 | - |
Special tools
BUSHINGS
BUSHINGS-CLEVIS BRACKET
1. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. 2. Remove the disc brake rotor. Refer to REMOVAL . 3. Remove the wheel speed sensor. Refer to REMOVAL . 4. Remove the lower stabilizer link at the lower control arm. 5. Remove the lower clevis bolt at the control arm.
6. Remove the upper ball joint nut. 7. Separate the upper ball joint from the knuckle using special tool 9360 separator (2). 8. Lower the control arm enough to install the press tool.
NOTE: Extreme pressure lubrication must be used on the threaded portions of the tool. This will increase the longevity of the tool and insure proper operation during the removal and installation process.
9. Press the bushing (3) out using special tools C-4212F (Press) (1), 9956 (receiver) (4) and 9653-1 (driver) (2).
BUSHINGS-CLEVIS BRACKET
NOTE: Suspension components with rubber/urethane bushings should be tightened with the full weight of the vehicle at normal ride height. It is important to have the springs supporting the full weight of the vehicle when the fasteners are torqued. If springs are not at their normal ride position, vehicle ride comfort could be affected and premature bushing wear may occur.
NOTE: Extreme pressure lubrication must be used on the threaded portions of the tool. This will increase the longevity of the tool and insure proper operation during the removal and installation process.
1. Install the new clevis bracket bushing (4) into the lower control arm (3) using special tools C-4212F (Press) (1), 9957-2 (Depth Gauge) (2), 9957-1 (driver) (5). 2. Install the upper ball joint to the knuckle and tighten the nut to 41 N.m (30 ft. lbs.) plus an additional 90° turn. 3. Install the clevis bolt to the lower control arm and tighten the bolt to 150 N.m (110 ft. lbs.). 4. Install the stabilizer link lower bolt to the control arm and tighten the bolt to 102 N.m (75 ft. lbs.). 5. Install the wheel speed sensor. Refer to INSTALLATION . 6. Install the disc brake rotor. Refer to INSTALLATION . 7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE . 8. Lower the vehicle.
CLEVIS BRACKET
1. Raise and support the vehicle. 2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. 3. Remove the disc brake rotor. Refer to REMOVAL . 4. Remove the wheel speed sensor. Refer to REMOVAL .
5. Remove the lower clevis bolt (4) at the lower control arm. 6. Remove the upper clevis bolt (2) at the shock. 7. Remove the lower stabilizer link bolt at the lower control arm. 8. Remove the upper ball joint nut. 9. Separate the upper ball joint from the knuckle using remover 9360.
10. Swing the knuckle downward to allow clearance to remove the clevis bracket (3). 11. Remove the clevis bracket (3) from the vehicle.
CLEVIS BRACKET
1. Install the clevis bracket upper bolt (2) to the shock (1). Tighten the bolt (2) to 108 N.m (80 ft. lbs.). 2. Raise the knuckle to the upper ball joint. 3. Install the nut to the upper ball joint. Tighten the nut to 41 N.m (30 ft. lbs.) plus an additional 90° turn. 4. Install the clevis bracket lower bolt (4) to the lower control arm. Tighten the bolt (4) to 150 N.m (110 ft.
lbs.) with full vehicle weight. 5. Install the lower stabilizer link bolt at the lower control arm. Tighten the bolt to 102 N.m (75 ft. lbs.) with full vehicle weight.
6. Install the wheel speed sensor. Refer to INSTALLATION . 7. Install the disc brake rotor. Refer to INSTALLATION . 8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE . 9. Lower the vehicle.
STABILIZER BAR
REAR SUSPENSION
NOTE: Suspension components with rubber/urethane bushings should be tightened with the full weight of the vehicle at normal ride height. It is important to have the springs supporting the full weight of the vehicle when the fasteners are torqued. If springs are not at their normal ride position, vehicle ride comfort could be affected and premature bushing wear may occur.
The rear suspension is comprised of :
Drive axle Shock absorbers (1) Coil springs (2) Lower suspension arms (5) Upper suspension arm Stabilizer bar (4) Stabilizer link (3) Track bar (6)
REAR SUSPENSION
WARNING: Suspension components with rubber bushings must be tightened with the vehicle at normal ride height. It is important to have the springs supporting the weight of the vehicle when the fasteners are torqued. If springs are not at their normal ride position, vehicle ride comfort will be affected and cause premature bushing wear.
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
VEHICLE INSTABILITY 1. Loose or worn wheel 1. Replace wheel bearings. bearings.
2. Loose, worn or bent 2. Inspect, tighten or replace
suspension components. components as necessary.
3. Tire pressure. 3. Adjust tire pressure.
VEHICLE PULLS TO ONE SIDE 1. Weak or broken spring. 1. Replace spring.
2. Alignment. 2. Align vehicle to specifications.
3. Tires. 3. Replace tires.
4. Brakes. 4. Repair as necessary.
KNOCKING, RATTLING OR 1. Worn shock bushings. 1. Replace shock.
SQUEAKING 2. Loose shock mounting. 2. Tighten to specifications.
3. Shock valve. 3. Replace shock.
4. Loose upper ball joint. 4. Replace ball joint.
5. Loose, worn or bent 5. Inspect, tighten or replace
suspension components. components as necessary.
IMPROPER TRACKING 1. Loose, worn or bent 1. Inspect, tighten or replace
suspension components. components as necessary.
2. Bent axle. 2. Replace axle.TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS CHART
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. |
| Shock Absorber Upper | 108 | 80 | - |
Bolt Shock Absorber Lower 115 85 - Nut Upper Control Arm to 95 70 - Body Nut Upper Control Arm to 95 70 - Axle Nut Lower Control Arm to 163 120 - Body Nut Lower Control Arm to 203 150 - Axle Nut Track Bar to Body 183 135 - Bracket Nut
| Track Bar to Axle Bolt | 176 | 130 | - |
| Stabilizer Bar to | 115 | 85 | - |
Stabilizer Bar Link Nut
Stabilizer Bar Link to 102 75 - Body Bolt Stabilizer Bar Pivot 47 35 - Bushing Retainer to Axle Bolt
Special tools
BUSHINGS
MASS DAMPER
1. Raise and support the vehicle. 2. Support the rear axle with a jack.
3. Remove the lower link nut (3) at the stabilizer bar (5). 4. Remove the mass damper (7). 5. Remove stabilizer bar (5) from the link (4). 6. Remove the retainer (6).
MASS DAMPER
1. Install the retainer (2) to the stabilizer link (1). 2. Install the stabilizer bar (3) over the retainer (2). 3. Install the mass damper (4) to the stabilizer link stud. 4. Install the nut (5) and tighten to 115 N.m (85 ft. lbs.) with full vehicle weight. 5. Remove the jack and lower the vehicle.
LOWER CONTROL ARM