Front Suspension

FRONT DESCRIPTION








The Independent Front Suspension (IFS) is comprised of and:
Shock absorbers
Coil springs
Upper and lower suspension arms
Stabilizer bar
Steering Knuckles Jounce
Bumpers

CAUTION: 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.

CAUTION: 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.

DESCRIPTION
The upper suspension arm bolts on frame brackets through the arm pivot shaft. The frame brackets have slotted holes which allow the arms to be adjusted for caster and camber. Pivot shaft bushings are not replaceable.
The lower suspension arms bolt to the lower frame brackets and pivot through bushings, these bushings are not replaceable.
The suspension arms have lube for life riveted ball studs.