Front Suspension

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

^ Tool Required:
- J 22888-D Ball Stud Remover

1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. If the vehicle is equipped with a skid plate, remove the following components:
^ The four engine skid plate bolts
^ The engine skid plate





4. Support the control arm (1) with a floor jack (2).
5. Remove the following components from the ball stud:
^ The cotter pin
^ The castle nut
6. Use the J22888-D in order to separate the ball stud from the control arm.





7. Remove the stabilizer joint (2) from the control arm (1) by removing one nut (12).
8. Lower the floor jack.





9. Remove the coil spring from the vehicle.





10. Remove the front through bolt and nut from the control arm (2).
11. Remove the rear through bolt and nut from the control arm (2).
12. Remove the control arm (2) from the vehicle chassis (1).





13. Remove the three ball stud nuts (2) and bolts.
14. Remove the ball stud (1) from the control arm.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the proper location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and joint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems.





1. Install the ball stud (1) to the control arm.

Secure the ball stud with three nuts (2) and bolts.

Tighten the ball stud nuts and bolts to 85 Nm (63 ft. lbs.).





2. Install the control arm (2) to the vehicle chassis (1). Secure the control arm with the front and rear through bolts and nuts.

^ Tighten the control arm-to-chassis front through bolts and nuts to 85 Nm (62 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the control arm-to-chassis rear through bolts and nuts to 115 Nm (84 ft. lbs.).





Important: The bottom (2) of the coil spring has a larger diameter than the top (1). Be sure to install the spring correctly.

3. Install the coil spring to the vehicle (3).
4. Raise the floor jack.





5. Install the stabilizer joint (2) to the control arm (1). Secure the stabilizer joint with one nut (12).

Tighten the stabilizer joint-to-control arm nut (12) to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).

6. Install the ball stud to the steering knuckle. Secure the ball stud with a castle nut.

Tighten the ball stud castle nut to 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.)

7. Install the cotter pin to the ball stud.
8. Remove the floor jack.
9. If the vehicle is equipped with an engine skid plate, install the engine skid plate. Secure the engine skid plate with four bolts.

Tighten the engine skid plate bolts to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).

10. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
11. Lower the vehicle.