Tools Required

J 24319-01 Universal Steering Linkage Puller

Caution: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

1. Raise and support the vehicle so that the control arm hangs freely.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Wheel Removal .
3. Support the control arm with a jack stand.
4. Remove the ELC air tube from the shock.
5. Remove the two bolts securing the shock to the control arm.



6. Remove the cotter pin and the slotted hex nut.

Notice: When separating a linkage joint, DO NOT try to disengage the joint by driving a wedge between the joint and the attached part. Seal Damage may result.

7. Separate the adjustment link from the knuckle using the J 24319-B .
8. Slowly lower the control arm onto the support assembly.



9. Pry under the lower spring insulator. Remove the spring with the insulator.
10. Remove the jounce bumper, if necessary, by pulling downward.

1. Install the jounce bumper by inserting the retainer into the body of the vehicle.
2. Install the spring and the lower insulator. Ensure that the insulator is seated in the control arm.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Raise the control arm. Install two shock bolts to the control arm.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).




4. Install the adjustment link to the control arm.

Tighten

•	Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (88 lb in).

•	Tighten the nut an additional 1/2 turn. In order to align the cotter pin, tighten no more than 1 flat.

5. Install the ELC air tube to the shock.
6. Install the tire and the wheel assemblies. Refer to Wheel Installation .

Tighten
Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 N·m (100 lb ft).

7. Lower the vehicle.