Filed Under (Mitsubishi) by admin on 20-12-2010
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1. Remove the sway bar by removing the four inner sway bar bolts and sway bar link on each side of the vehicle (Figure 1, Figure 2). 2. In the trunk compartment on one side of the vehicle, remove the plastic cover over the upper strut mounting bolts and upper strut mounting nut (Figure 3). 3. Remove the two upper strut mounting bolts and retain for later use (Figure 4). 4. Remove the outer lower strut mounting bolt and discard (Figure 5). 5. Remove the factory strut from the vehicle (Figure 6). 6. Remove the four bolts from the upper control arm and discard (Figure 7). 7. Place the supplied bushing (E) between the upper control arm and the body of the vehicle. Attach using the supplied bolt (I) and flat washer (G). Note: Attach the bushing, bolt, and flat washer, one bolt at a time. Tighten securely. 8. Remove the inner lower strut mounting bolt from the spindle and discard (Figure 8). 9. Repeat steps 2-8 for the other side of the vehicle.
Filed Under (Nissan) by admin on 01-09-2010
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a. Remove driver side nut and sway bar link from lower A-arm. Sway Bar d. Remove nut, bolt, and strut assembly from lower A-arm. Strut Assembly End Link & Nut Nut & Bolt Lower A-Arm NOTE It may be necessary to use a tie rod puller to separate tie rod from steering knuckle. b. Remove nut, and using tie rod puller, remove tie rod from steering knuckle. Lower A-Arm e. Remove three nuts and strut assembly from strut tower. Strut Assembly Nuts Steering Knuckle Strut Tower f. Repeat above steps for passenger side strut assembly. Tie Rod & Nut NOTE It may be necessary to use a tie rod puller to separate upper ball joint from steering knuckle. c. Remove nut, and using tie rod puller, remove steering knuckle from upper ball joint and upper A-arm. Upper A-Arm & Ball Joint Install Leveling Kit 1. Driver side strut assembly a. Mark stud plate, coil spring, and strut body with alignment mark for proper re-installation. Stud Plate & Coil Spring Nut Alignment Marks Strut Body Steering Knuckle
Filed Under (Ford) by admin on 05-04-2010
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1. Raise front of vehicle and place jack stands behind radius arm pivot points. Block rear tires. Remove wheels and
tires , using a 3/4” deep well socket.
2. Using a 18mm socket remove bottom shock bolt on both sides. Do not remove the shock completely. Leave the
shock attached at the top. See Figure 1
3. Using a 18mm socket unbolt the sway bar link. Retain factory hardware. See Figure 2
4. Remove spring retaining nut and washer, both sides, using a 1 1/8”wrench. See Figure 3
5. Remove the factory coil springs.
6. Begin on passenger side by removing the axle pivot bracket for the driver side axle using a 21mm socket. Retain
stock hardware for re-use. See Figure 4
7. Slide the new drop bracket into the original mounting point. Use the stock hardware to bolt bracket into place. See
Figure 5
8. Reinstall the original pivot bolt.
9. Using a 21mm wrench, remove the nut from the drag link that attaches to the pitman arm. Separate drag link from
pitman arm using a puller tool. See Figure 6
