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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Front pivot connection
Worn bushings or loss of
worn or loose
pivot bolt torque
Worn out due to length
of service
Axle alignment loose
Vehicle unstable or
Loose frame bolts
handles poorly
or attachments
Cracked or loose frame
crossmembers
Improper ride height
Incorrect Bushings
Loose or worn
pivot connection
Loose or worn bar-pin axle
connection (rubber wear)
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SOLUTION
Check pivot connection for worn bushings or looseness by inserting a 2' pry bar
between the frame bracket and the nose of the lower control arm assembly.
Visually check for movement while moving the pry bar back and forth. Exercise
care NOT to gouge or damage the components while prying back and forth.
If .25" or more movement is detected, disassemble the pivot connection and
visually inspect the rubber bushing.
Check pivot connection bolt to specifications in Section 16. If it DOES NOT fall
within specification, perform bushing replacement procedure per Section 11.
Replace the pivot connection bushing if wear is detected.
If the bushing appears to be in proper working condition, re-assemble the pivot
connection and, with the suspension set at the proper ride height, torque the
pivot connection to the specification listed in Section 16.
Replace pivot connection.
Replace worn parts, realign and torque to specification listed in Section 14.
Tighten frame bolts and attaching parts to proper specifications.
Repair or replace damaged frame members and torque all nuts and bolts to
proper torque specifications.
Inspect the ride height. Re-adjust as necessary.
Replace as necessary.
Check pivot connection for worn bushings or looseness by inserting a 2' pry bar
between the frame bracket and the nose of the lower control arm assembly.
Visually check for movement while moving the pry bar back and forth. Exercise
care NOT to gouge or damage the components while prying back and forth.
If .25" or more movement is detected, disassemble the pivot connection and
visually inspect the rubber bushing.
Replace the pivot connection bushing if wear is detected.
If the bushing appears to be in proper working condition, reassemble the pivot
connection and, with the suspension set at the proper ride height, torque the
pivot connection to the specification listed in Section 14.
NOTE: It will be necessary to re-align the axle after loosening the pivot bolt
on the adjustable (slotted) frame bracket.
Check axle connection for worn bushings or looseness by inserting a 2' pry bar
between the bottom of the axle adapter and the lower control arm assembly.
Visually check for movement while moving the pry bar back and forth. Exercise
care NOT to gouge or damage the components while prying back and forth. If
.25" or more movement is detected, disassemble the axle adapter connection
and visually inspect the rubber bar-pin bushing.
Replace the axle adapter bushing if wear is detected.
If the bushing appears to be in proper working condition, reassemble the axle
adapter connection and, with the suspension set at the proper ride height,
torque the axle adapter connection to the specification listed in Section 16.
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