Lesson 3.7 – Front Suspension Copy
Preamble
Approximate time to complete this lesson: 10 minutes.
Lesson 3.7 Video
To begin Lesson 3.7, watch this video (2 minutes, 24 seconds).
Review of Lesson 3.7
Procedures:
- Spray all bolts with lubricant.
- Remove wheel.
- Undo drive shaft main bolt.
- Undo the stabilizer bar bolt and remove.
- Disconnect abs sensor wire never cut this wire.
- Unbolt caliper bolts and remove.
- Place catchment for any fluid that may leak.
- Hang caliper using bailing wire or remove and place in catchment.
- Undo lower control arm bolts.
- Unbolt upper strut bolts in engine compartment.
- Slide complete knee assembly.Mark stock number on all loose parts.
Quality Control:
- Tools:
– Basic Tools
– Coil Spring Clamp
Health & Safety:
- Standard PPE applies.
- Risks:
– A coil spring clamp must be used to relieve pressure of the suspension. Failure to follow proper procedures can result in serious injury or even death.
