S10/T10 Blazer 4WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
13. Bushings.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
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Tools Required:
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J 21474-18 Nut
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J 21474-19 Bolt
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J 33793-1 Installer
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J 33793-2 Installer
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J 33793-3 Spacer
1. Bushings to the upper control arm.
2. Bumper to the upper control arm.
3. Nut to the bumper.
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Tighten nut to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
4. Upper control arm to the frame.
5. Cams to the bolts.
6. Bolts to the upper control arm.
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Make sure the bolt heads are opposed inside the bracket.
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Tighten nuts with front suspension loaded.
7. Cams.
8. Nuts.
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Tighten front nut to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).
9. Upper ball joint stud to the knuckle.
10. Nut to the upper ball joint stud.
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Tighten nut to 83 Nm (61 ft. lbs.).
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Tighten the nut to align the cotter pin. Do not tighten more than 1/6 turn.
11. New cotter pin. Bend pin ends against the nut flats.
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Remove the support from the knuckle.
12. Tire and wheel.
Lower the vehicle.