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(2) Mount a dial indicator solidly on the upper sus- pension arm. (3) Position the indicator plunger against the back side of the upper ball joint boss of the steering (4) Grasp the top of the tire and pull outward, then zero the dial indicator. (5) Grasp the top of the tire and push inward and record the dial indicator reading. (6) If lateral movement is greater than 1.52 mm (0.060 in.), replace upper suspension arm. SHOCK DIAGNOSIS A knocking or rattling noise from a shock absorber may be caused by movement between mounting A squeaking noise from the shock absorber may be caused by the hydraulic valving and may be intermit- The shock absorbers are not refillable or adjust- able. If a malfunction occurs, the shock absorber The shock absorber bushings do not require any type of lubrication. Do not attempt to stop bushing REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL (1) Raise and support vehicle. and grommet (Fig. 4). (3) Remove the lower bolt and remove the shock absorber. INSTALLATION NOTE: Upper shock nut must be replaced or use T 242 on existing nut. (1) Install the lower retainer (lower retainer is stamped with a L) and grommet on the shock (2) Install the lower bolt and tighten the bolt to 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.). (3) Install the upper grommet, retainer (upper retainer is stamped with a U) and new nut or use t 242 on existing nut, on the shock absorber stud. Tighten nut to 26 N·m Fig. 2 Lower Ball Joint Boss 1 – BALL JOINT BOSS Fig. 3 Upper Ball Joint Boss 1 – DIAL INDICATOR 2 - 16 SUSPENSION DN DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued) |