Front Suspension
Front SuspensionWARNING: The vehicle can be equipped with either a vehicle dynamic suspension (using air springs in the rear of the vehicle) or a standard suspension (using coil springs at all 4 corners of the vehicle). If equipped with vehicle dynamic suspension, the system must be disabled prior to jacking or lifting the vehicle.
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
The vehicle can be equipped with either a vehicle dynamic suspension (using air springs in the rear of the vehicle) or a standard suspension (using coil springs at all 4 corners of the vehicle). Both are an independent-type front suspension which utilize a stabilizer bar to aid in vehicle stability. The wheel hub and wheel bearing assemblies are sealed units and are serviced as such. The lower ball joints are serviceable. The four wheel drive (4WD) front suspension consists of the following parts:
^ Upper control arms
^ Lower control arms
^ Shock absorber and coil spring assemblies
^ Wheel knuckles
^ Wheel bearing and wheel hub assemblies
^ Stabilizer bar
^ Stabilizer bar links