Front Suspension Removal/Disassembly, First time for the job |
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Front Suspension Removal/Disassembly, First time for the job |
Lawrence |
Jun 16 2003, 09:29 AM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,661 Joined: 5-February 03 Member No.: 244 Region Association: None |
Any tips for first time removal of the front suspension? The plan is to remove the suspension, clean it up and sand blast, and powdercoat.
Situation: I'm doing this in a parking lot. Air tools are remotely possible, but not feasable. I'd like to find a way to remove it in sections, if possible. I'll be working alone. Thanks, Rusty P.S. Hope everyone had a good Father's Day. My son (6 y/o) learned how to ride his bike without training wheels! |
Mueller |
Jun 16 2003, 09:45 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
My fathers day was terrible, I killed my 75 goldfish when I changed the water in the pond in the backyard...I guess I drained too much of the old water and the new water must have had the pH level way off base (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
Now to your suspension Q's: 13mm, 15mm and 17mm sockets and wrenches needed, along with a BFH (3 lb sledge is my favorite). Do you plan on dropping the steering rack and the crossbar? If so, gas tank removal is helpful. The a-arms come off easily, it's the struts that'll be a problem due to the tie-rods, that has always been my hardest part of the job since I do not have the proper tie-rod removal tool. Here is a quick and dirty method for removing the a-arms: 1) Remove the metal skid cap that covers the front of the a-arm (8 or 10mm socket head cap screw) 2) Remove the two bolts holding the front of the arm to the chassis 3) Remove the shield under the steering rack (13mm) and (15 or 17mm) 4) Keep the struts attached to the car from the top shock tower 5) Remove the pin or bolt that holds the strut to the ball joint. Smack the a-arm on the top between the strut and the swaybar tab. (BFH) 6) Once the strut is loose from the a-arm, you need to move the a-arms forward to pull the a-arm assembly out of the crossmember. (BFH) Hope that helps somewhat (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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