FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Page F-1
Repair and Service Manual
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings.
B
B
Fig. 1 Front Suspension and Steering
In the following text, there are references to removing and
installing bolts and other fasteners. Additional hardware (nuts,
washers, etc.) that are removed must always be installed in
their original positions unless otherwise specified. Non-speci-
fied torques are shown in the table in Section A.
To prevent possible injury or death, follow the
lifting procedure in Section B of this manual.
Place wheel chocks in front and behind the
rear wheels. Check the stability of the vehicle
on the jack stands before starting any repair
procedure. NEVER work on a vehicle that is
supported by a jack alone.
MAINTENANCE
Routine maintenance of the front suspension and steer-
ing consists of:
•
Periodic inspections for loose, worn or damaged
components
•
Alignment checks
Routine examination of the tires will provide an indica-
tion if an alignment is required.
Tire Wear Diagnosis
It is important to evaluate wear patterns on tires, in order
to diagnose common suspension and tire problems. A
tire that is correctly inflated and aligned will show even
wear over the entire tread area. A tire that is run under
inflated will show wear on the outer edges of the tread.
Over inflation will result in wear occurring at the center
HUB ASSEMBLY
DUST CAP
TIE ROD END
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
DRIVER’S SIDE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY
STRUT ASSEMBLY
A-ARM ASSEMBLY
STEERING BOX
YOKE
A-ARM ASSEMBLY
STRUT ASSEMBLY
PASSENGER SIDE
SPINDLE ASSEMBLY
HUB ASSEMBLY
STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
STEERING WHEEL