Car suspension repair Chevrolet Lumina 1

Technical data of suspension and steering
Tightening torques, foot-pounds Front suspension Lower Arm Axle Bolt Nuts - 61 Ball joint tie rod nut - 33 Anti-roll bar: Bushing clamp nuts - 33 Stiffener rib...

General information about car suspension
The front suspension is the MacPherson type. The steering knuckle is connected to the steering rod, both lower arms are connected by an anti-roll bar (see...

Removal and installation the shock absorber strut
1. Loosen the front wheel mounting nuts. 2. Raise the vehicle and support it securely on stands. Remove the front wheels. 3. Mark the relative positions of the...

Replacing the suspension strut
Note: You will need a spring compressor to perform this operation. 1. If there are noticeable signs of wear on the struts or coil springs (fluid leakage, loss...

Removal and installation the front anti-roll bar and its bushings
Removal 1. Loosen the wheel nuts on both front wheels, raise the vehicle and securely support it on stands. Remove the front wheels. 2. Loosen the steering...

Removal and installation front suspension arms
Removal 1. Loosen the wheel nuts, lift the front of the car and securely fasten it to the stands. Block the rear wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling off...

Removal and installation the front hub and wheel bearings
Note: The front hub and front wheel bearings are non-separable and must be replaced as an assembly. 1. Loosen the front wheel nuts, raise the front of the...

Removal and installation the hub and steering knuckle
Removal 1. Loosen the wheel nuts, raise the front of the vehicle and securely support it on struts. Set the vehicle's parking brake and block the rear wheels...

Checking and replacing the ball joint
Examination 1. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on jack stands. Set the vehicle's parking brake and block the rear wheels to prevent the...

Removal, checking and installation rear shock absorbers
Removal 1. Loosen the rear wheel nuts, raise the rear of the vehicle and securely support it on struts. 2. Support the rear axle with a jack (see illustration)...

Removal and installation the transverse jet rod
1. Loosen the rear wheel nuts, lift the vehicle, securely support it on stands and remove the rear wheels. 2. Raise the rear axle with a jack to its normal...

Removal, checking and installation rear suspension springs
Removal 1. Loosen the rear wheel nuts, lift the rear of the vehicle and securely support it on stands. 2. Raise the bridge with a jack (see illustration 9.2)...

Removal and installation the rear hub
Note: The rear wheel hub and bearings are a single unit and should be replaced as an assembly. Removal 1. Loosen the wheel nuts, raise the vehicle and securely...

Removal and installation the rear axle
1. Loosen the rear wheel nuts, lift the vehicle, secure it on stands and remove the rear wheels. 2. Support the axle in the middle with a jack stand. 3. If the...

General information about the electronic level control system
Some vehicles are equipped with an electronic level control system that adjusts the height of the vehicle as the vehicle load changes. The system consists of...

General information on wheels and tires
All vehicles described in this manual are equipped with radial tires with synthetic or steel cord (see illustration). Using other sizes or types of tires may...

Wheel alignment — general information
Failure to properly adjust the wheel alignment angles not only negatively affects the vehicle's handling, but also increases tire wear. Most often, alignment...

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