Majestic L6-4.0L (1990)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Front Suspension
1.
Raise and support vehicle.
2.
Remove wheels, then relieve weight from suspension using camber tie down link tool No. JD 133 or equivalent. Remove upper shock absorber
retaining nuts, two washers and micron buffer.
3.
Remove lower anti-roll bar retaining nut, then the link arm.
4.
Remove lower shock absorber retaining nut and bolt, then compress shock absorber and remove from vehicle.
5.
Remove micron buffer and washers, then press out mounting bushing from lower A-frame, using replacement F.S.U. damper lower bush tool No.
JD 135 or equivalent.
6.
Replace new mounting bushing to lower A-frame. Install micron buffer and washers on shock absorber, then compress shock absorber and install
onto vehicle.
7.
Replace lower shock absorber retaining bolt. Tighten to specifications.
8.
Replace anti-roll bar lower link arm and bolt. Tighten to specifications.
9.
Replace micron buffer and washers to upper shock stud. Torque upper shock absorber retaining nut to 30 ft. lbs.
10.
Remove tool No. JD 133 or equivalent, from suspension.
