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Removal
1) Disconnect negative battery cable and ground strap at transaxle. Disconnect positive battery cable. Remove battery and battery base. Remove drain plug, and drain transaxle fluid (remove fill plug to speed draining). Install drain plug with NEW washer, and tighten plug to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE at the end of this article.
2) Disconnect wiring for starter motor, transaxle lock-up control solenoid and shift control solenoid. Remove starter. Disconnect mainshaft and countershaft speed sensor connectors. Remove complete air cleaner case assembly. Disconnect and remove throttle control cable at transaxle bracket.
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Set up truck on a two post lift or jack stands and remove the wheel. Then remove: 1. Upper ball joint nut 2.Tie rod nut 3 Sway bar nut Support the weight of the spindle so that tension is not placed on the ABS wir- ing or brake line. A hammer may be needed to break the ball joint and tie rod free - always wear safety goggles when using a hammer. Remove the drive axle bolts (on 4wd models). The drive axle uses a 12mm twelve point bolt; make sure you use the correct tool. FAILURE TO REMOVE THE DRIVE AXLE WILL MAKE IT VERY DIFFICULT
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Rebuilding the suspension is no small task. In this case, the rebuild consisted of an H&R Cup Kit and the replacement of two control arms with new Prothane polyeurethane bushings. The Cup Kit, bushings, and a “suspension refresh” kit were purchased from Potterman’s. The control arms were purchased from Adirondack Auto Brokers.
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