Insulators, Radius Arm

Removal

1. Remove front stabilizer bar link attachment. Rotate stabilizer bar up and out of the way.

2.  CAUTION: The axle must be supported on the jack throughout spring removal and installation. Do not hang by the brake hose. If the length of the brake hose is not sufficient to provide adequate clearance for removal and installation of the spring, the front disc brake caliper (2B121) must be removed from the front wheel spindle (3105). Refer to Section 06-03. After removal, the front disc brake caliper must be placed on the frame or otherwise supported to prevent suspending the front wheel spindle from the caliper hose. These precautions are absolutely necessary to prevent serious damage to the tube portion of the caliper hose.

   Raise the front of the vehicle and place safety stands under the frame. Place a jack under the axle.

3. Disconnect the lower end of the front shock absorber (18124) from the shock lower stud.

4. Remove the front coil spring (5310). Loosen the axle pivot bolt.

5. Remove radius arm to radius arm bracket attaching nut and washer. Remove the outer insulator (and shield on right radius arm only) and spacer.

6. Move the radius arm and axle forward out of the radius arm bracket.

7. Remove the inner insulator and retainer.

Installation

1. Follow removal procedures in reverse order.

2. Tighten radius arm-to-rear bracket nut to 113-153 Nm (84-112 lb-ft). Tighten upper shock bolt to 34-46 Nm (26-33 lb-ft). Tighten axle pivot bolt to 434-461 Nm (320-339 lb-ft).