Front Suspension

DESCRIPTION
The front suspension is designed to allow each wheel to adapt to different road surfaces independently. The wheels are mounted to hub bearings on the cast iron steering knuckle spindles. The double row hub bearings are sealed and lubricated for life. The steering knuckles turn (pivot) on ball joints riveted to the outboard portion of the control arms. The ball joints are lubricated for life.





The 4x2 front suspension is comprised of:
Shock absorbers
Coil springs
Control arms
Stabilizer bar
Jounce bumpers
Steering knuckle
Hub/Bearing
Ball joints

NOTE:
^ Components attached with a nut and cotter pin must be torqued to specification. Then if the slot in the nut does not line up with the cotter pin hole, tighten nut until it is aligned. Never loosen the nut to align the cotter pin hole.
^ Suspension components with rubber/urethane bushings (except stabilizer bar) should be tightened with the vehicle at normal ride height. It is important to have the springs supporting the weight of the vehicle when the fasteners are torqued. If springs are not at their normal ride position, vehicle ride comfort could be affected and premature bushing wear may occur.