Suspension and Steering — Specifications Total information Power steering fluid type - See Chapter 1 Height «D» rear suspension (determined between the damper bracket and the top of the axle shaft...
General information Front suspension Front suspension (see illustration) is completely independent. Each wheel is connected to the frame via a steering knuckle, an upper and lower...
Upper suspension arm — removal and installation Removal 1. Loosen the wheel nuts, raise the front of the vehicle and install vertical supports. Remove the wheel. Place a floor jack under the lower control...
Lower suspension arm — removal and installation Removal 1. Loosen the wheel nuts, raise the car and install vertical supports under the frame side members. Remove the wheel. 2. Disconnect the stabilizer bar...
Ball joints — inspection and replacement Inspection 1. Inspect the ball joints by separating them from the suspension arm. The supports should not have any play. Check whether the hinge pin can be...
Wheel studs — replacement Note: This procedure applies to front and rear wheel studs. 1. Loosen the front wheel nuts, lift the car and place it on vertical supports. Remove the wheel....
Steering knuckle — removal and installation 1. Loosen the wheel nuts, lift the vehicle and place it on vertical supports. Remove the wheel. 2. If performing the procedure on a four-wheel drive vehicle,...
Shock absorber (rear) — removal and installation 1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and install vertical supports under the frame side members. To prevent the vehicle from rolling, place chocks under the front...
Suspension spring (back) — removal and installation Removal 1. Loosen the rear wheel nuts, lift the rear of the vehicle and install vertical supports under the frame side members. To prevent the vehicle from...
Suspension arms (rear) — removal and installation Warning: If your vehicle has air suspension, relieve the pressure before beginning this procedure ( see paragraph 4 of subsection 14 ). Trailing arms Warning:...
Wheels and tires — general information Models covered in this manual are equipped with metric fiberglass or steel radial tires (see illustration). When operating a vehicle with other types of tires,...
Wheel alignment angles — general information Installation angles (see illustration) are adjusted on the front wheels by positioning them in accordance with the position of the suspension elements and the...