Front

Arm-Lower

Removal

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number or an equivalent part must be installed, if installation is necessary. Do not use a part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. Remove the front coil spring.





2. CAUTION: Do not allow the intermediate shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the gear or damage to the clockspring can occur. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered.

Remove the bolt and disconnect the intermediate shaft from the gear. Discard the bolt.





3. CAUTION: Correctly support the power rack and pinion steering gear to avoid damaging the gear and hoses.

Position the power rack and steering gear out of the way.
1 Remove the nuts and bolts.
2 Position the steering gear so the front suspension lower arm front bolt can be removed.





4. Remove the front suspension lower arm pivot nuts and bolts and remove lower arm.

Installation





1. NOTE: The front suspension lower arm nuts must be tightened with the suspension at curb height.

Install the bolts and nuts. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.





2. Install the power rack and pinion steering gear.





3. Position the intermediate shaft and install a new bolt.
4. Install the front coil spring.