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Compressor, Special Tool C-4838. It is required SPRING RETAINER UPPER Ensure that upper spring retainer is positioned properly, see; step (4), Assemble (Strut Damper). SPRING SEAT LOWER During assembly of the coil spring to strut damper. Ensure that lower coil spring end is seated in strut SHOCK ABSORBERS (Strut Damper) INSPECTION Inspect for evidence of fluid leaking from around the strut assembly shaft seal at the upper end of the LOWER CONTROL ARM The lower control arm if damaged, is serviced only as a complete component. Do not attempt to repair or The serviceable components of the lower control arm are, the ball joint assembly, and both pivot REMOVAL (ASSEMBLY) (1) Raise vehicle. See Hoisting in Lubrication, Group 0 of this service manual. (2) Remove the ball joint stud to steering knuckle clamp nut and bolt (Fig. 1). (3) Remove the sway bar to lower control arm re- tainer on both sides of the vehicle (Fig. 2). Then ro- (4) Separate the steering knuckle from the ball joint stud (Fig. 1). (5) Remove the front and rear control arm pivot bushing to crossmember attaching nuts and bolts CAUTION: Pulling steering knuckle out from vehicle Fig. 11 Identifying Coil Springs Fig. 1 Control Arm To Steering Knuckle Attachment Fig. 2 Lower Control Arm Typical 2 - 10 SUSPENSION AND DRIVESHAFTS Ä |