Lower

Fig. 5 Front Suspension. 1989-90:

Front Suspension:

1. Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove front wheels.
2. Remove brake caliper, rotor, dust shield and ABS sensor, if equipped.
3. Remove jounce bumper, if equipped.
4. Remove shock absorber.
5. Disconnect steering center link from pitman arm.
6. Remove lower ball joint attaching nut cotter pin, then loosen lower ball joint nut one or two times, Figs. 5 and 6. Do not remove nut from stud at this time.
7. Tap spindle boss sharply to relieve stud pressure, then tap near lower stud to loosen stud in spindle.
8. Position a suitable jack under lower control arm.
9. Install suitable coil spring compression tool, then remove coil spring.
10. Remove ball joint nut, then the lower control arm assembly.
11. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Torque ball joint attaching nut specifications.
b. Ensure coil spring is properly aligned, Fig. 5.
c. Torque control arm to crossmember attaching bolts and nuts to specifications.
d. Check wheel alignment.