Armada 4WD V8-5.6L (VK56DE) Flex Fuel (2009)
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Check ball joint. Replace suspension arm assembly if any of the following exists:
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Ball stud is worn.
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Joint is hard to swing.
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Play in axial direction is excessive.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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Tighten the nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to See: Service and Repair/Rear Suspension .
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Perform final tightening of nuts and bolts for the links (rubber bushing) under unladen condition (unladen condition means that the fuel tank,
engine coolant and lubricants are at the full specification, and the spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in their designated positions) with the
tires on level ground.
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Check the wheel alignment. Refer to See: Alignment/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension .
Front Lower Link
FRONT LOWER LINK
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool.
2. If equipped with rear load leveling air suspension system, use CONSULT-III "EXHAUST SOLENOID" active test to release the air pressure from
the rear load leveling air suspension system.
3. Remove the shock absorber lower end bolt.
4. Remove the adjusting bolt and nut, and the bolt and nut, from the front lower link and rear suspension member using power tool.
5. Remove the front lower link pinch bolt and nut on the knuckle side using power tool.