General Description
The front suspension allows each wheel to compensate for changes in the road surface without affecting the opposite wheel. Each wheel independently connects to the frame with a steering knuckle, ball joint assemblies, and upper and lower control arms.
The control arms specifically allow the steering knuckles to move in a three-dimensional arc. Two tie rods connect to steering arms on the knuckles and an intermediate rod. These operate the front wheels.
The two-wheel drive vehicles have coil chassis springs. These springs are mounted between the spring housings on the frame and the lower control arms. Double, direct acting shock absorbers are inside the coil springs. The coil springs attach to the lower control arms and offer ride control.
The upper part of each shock absorber extends through the upper control arm frame bracket. This bracket has two grommets, two grommet retainers, and a nut.
A spring stabilizer shaft controls the side roll of the front suspension. This shaft is mounted in rubber bushings that are held by brackets to the frame side rails. The ends of the stabilizer shaft connect to the lower control arms with link bolts. Rubber grommets isolate these link bolts. Rubber bushings attach the upper control arm to a cross shaft. Frame brackets bolt the cross shaft.
A ball joint assembly is riveted to the outer end of the upper control arm. A rubber spring in the control arm assures that the ball seats properly in the socket. A castellated nut and a cotter pin join the steering knuckle to the upper ball joint.
The inner ends of the lower control arm have pressed-in bushings. The bolts pass through the bushings and join the arm to the frame. The lower ball joint assembly is a press fit in the lower control arm and attaches to the steering knuckle with a castellated nut and a cotter pin.
Ball socket assemblies have rubber grease seals. These seals prevent entry of moisture and dirt and damage to the bearing surfaces.
Four-wheel drive models have a front suspension that consists of the control arms, a stabilizer bar, a shock absorber, and right and left torsion bars. The torsion bars replace the conventional coil springs. The lower control arm attaches to the front end of the torsion bar. The rear end of the torsion bar mounts on an adjustable arm at the crossmember. This arm adjustment controls the vehicle trim height.
Two-wheel drive vehicles have tapered roller sheel bearings. These bearings are adjustible and need lubrication.
Four-wheel drive models and RWD Utilities have sealed front-wheel bearings. These bearings are pre-adjusted and need no lubrication.
Heat treatment may create darkened areas on the bearing assembly. This discoloration does not signal a need for replacement.
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SOURCE: rear passenger side wheel facing inward
oh ok rear a frame ,rear tortion bar, rear srut rod ,hard to say with out looking at it the best way to find out is get the vin number call your local dealer and ask for parts and explain to them what it is and they even might send you a fax if you have a fax machine then you can call the local junk yard and get one or the dealer can order you one they are very helpfull
SOURCE: trying to put sway bar bushings in the sway bar on
ok you have me confused? Your sway bar should be attached to your frame and your "LOWER CONTROL ARMS" via sway bar bushings.
SOURCE: rear wheel wobbles can't drive
get a new control arm, do not drive the car till it is fixed as you will end up in a accident
SOURCE: Is it ok to switch tire size from 225/55P17 to
Two items to consider when doing that swap...First, the smaller tires must turn faster to go the same speed/distance as the larger ones which will affect fuel consumption and alter speedometer reading. Second, your abs brake system reads wheel speed and having different turning rates may be interpreted as a partial skid which can cause problems. Best to stay with same size on front and rear.
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This support bar you mentioned what is the size/length and where exactly is it going to? You have control arms/spindles which everything bolts up to and tie rods which connect wheels to your steering
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