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(5) Install disc brake caliper assembly to steering knuckle attaching bolts (Fig. 56) and torque to 31 (6) Install front wheel and tire assembly. Install front wheel lug nuts and torque to 129 N·m (95 (7) Lower vehicle. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY SHOCK ASSEMBLY (FRONT) The shock assembly must be removed from the vehicle for it to be disassembled and assembled. For the disassembly and assembly of the shock assembly, use strut spring compressor Pentastar Ser- DISASSEMBLY (1) If both shocks are being serviced at the same time, mark the coil spring and shock assembly (2) Position the shock assembly in the strut coil spring compressor following the manufacturer’s instructions. Set the lower hooks and install the WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE SHOCK ROD (3) Compress the coil spring until all coil spring tension is removed from the upper mounting bracket. (4) Hold the shock rod from rotating using special socket Snap-On A136, or an equivalent, and remove (5) Remove the upper bushing retainer washer (Fig. 65) from the shock absorber rod. (6) Remove the clamp from the bottom of the coil spring and remove the shock absorber, lower spring NOTE: If the coil spring, upper mounting bracket, Fig. 60 Removing Wheel Stud From Hub And Bearing 1 – WHEEL STUD Fig. 61 Installing Wheel Stud Into Hub 1 – STEERING KNUCKLE JX SUSPENSION 2 - 33 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) |