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Fig. 2 Control arm, steering knuckle & coil spring assembly. Impulse:

For control arms, steering knuckle and coil spring service, refer to Fig. 2. Note the following:
1. When removing rod end, use tool No. J-21687-02 to secure rod end.
2. When removing steering knuckle, proceed as follows:
a. Compress coil springs using tool No. J-33992 or equivalent to disconnect the upper and lower link balls from the steering knuckle.

Fig. 6 Installing guide link plate:

b. Set guide link plate 4, Fig. 3 with its tool number facing outward. The guide link plate has a stamped mark R for right or L for left in addition to the tool number.

Fig. 7 Installing hook 1 onto third coil from top of spring:

c. Set hook 1, Fig. 4 onto the third coil from the top of spring.
d. Set plate to lower link A using alignment hole in guide link plate 4. Install a suitable chain through one coil nearest top of spring and connect other end to the upper control arm to prevent spring from coming out.

Fig. 8 Tightening compressor tool screw 6:

e. Tighten compressor tool screw 6, Fig. 5, after tightening rod 3 on each side evenly.
f. Disconnect upper link B.

Fig. 9 Compressor tool components:

g. Compress coil spring until top end releases from cushion C, Fig. 6 at center of upper link B, then remove coil spring.

Fig. 9 Compressor tool components:

h. Remove lower link bolt D, Fig. 6, then remove coil spring together with lower link A.

Fig. 9 Compressor tool components:

i. Loosen rod 3, Fig. 6 on each side alternately and evenly, then separate coil spring from lower link.
3. During installation, torque upper link bolt to 44-50 ft. lbs. Torque lower link bolt to 58-65 ft. lbs. Torque upper link to steering knuckle nuts to 54-65 ft. lbs.