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FRONT SUSPENSION

60-8

REPAIRS

9. Remove nut from track rod end.

10. Fit an M14 nut to ball pin, flush with end of pin.
11. Using LRT-57-036 separate ball pin from 

steering arm. Remove M14 nut and release ball 
pin from steering arm.

CAUTION: Ensure ball joint seal is not 
damaged. A damaged seal will lead to 
premature failure of the joint.

12. Position jack to support the lower arm.

13. Remove 2 nuts and bolts securing hub to 

damper.

14. Release hub from damper and lower arm, 

sufficiently to clear damper.

15. Remove cap from top mounting.
16. Remove inboard nut securing spring and 

damper assembly and mark relationship 
between stud and turret for refitting reference.

17. Remove 2 remaining nuts, release spring and 

damper assembly and lower sufficiently for 
access to air pipe connection.

18. Remove connector from air spring.

CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open 
connections to prevent contamination.

19. Remove spring and damper assembly.
20. Remove and discard paper gasket from spring 

and damper assembly.

Refit

1. Clean spring and damper location.

CAUTION: Check air spring for signs of 
damage. If air spring is damaged, it must be 
replaced.

2. If fitting a new spring and damper assembly, 

remove air connector from new assembly.

3. Fit new paper gasket to spring and damper 

assembly.

M54 0179

LRT-57-036

M60 0793

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