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Lower


Fig. 18 Exploded View Of Lower Suspension Arm Components:






1. Remove steering knuckle with axle hub as outlined under STEERING/COMPONENT R & R/STEERING KNUCKLE & HUB.
2. On models less air support, remove shock absorber as outlined under SHOCK ABSORBER.
3. On models with air suspension, remove pneumatic cylinder and outlines under PNEUMATIC CYLINDER.
4. Disconnect tie rod from steering knuckle arm, Fig. 18.
5. Remove shock absorber lower bracket.
6. Disconnect strut bar from lower arm.
7. Place alignment marks on camber adjusting cam.
8. Remove nut, adjusting cam and lower arm with ball joint.
9. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Fit two strut bar bolts into lower arm then install adjusting cam from rear side of vehicle and temporarily tighten nut.
b. Torque camber adjusting cam nut as last step before checking alignment.