SECTION 17
SUSPENSION
CONTENTS
17-1. FRONT SUSPENSION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-2
17-2. REAR SUSPENSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17-15
17-3. MAINTENANCE SERVICES.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-20
17-4. RECOMMENDED TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-26
17-5. FRONT FREE WHEELING HUB (OPTIONAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-27
NOTE:
l All suspension fasteners are an important attaching part in that it could affect the
performance of vital parts and systems, and/or could result in major repair expense.
They must be replaced with one of the same part number or with an equivalent part if
replacement becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or
substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to assure
proper retention of this part.
l Never attempt to heat, quench or straighten any suspension part. Replace it with a new
part, or damage to the part may result.
l The leaf spring number or shape shown in this manual may differ from the car being
actually serviced, depending on specification.
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