Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
3. Use Rotabroach or an equivalent to remove four welds.
CAUTION: Do not cut deeper than necessary to remove alignment plate to prevent damage.
4. Remove three nuts attaching front shock absorber mounting bracket to vehicle.
5. Remove alignment plate.
6. Clean burrs from alignment plate and paint exposed metal on front spring and shock tower and plate.
7. Install alignment plate.
8. Loosely install three front shock absorber mount nuts.
9. Make alignment-camber/caster adjustments.
NOTE:
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Caster measurements must be made on the LH side by turning the LH wheel through the prescribed angle of sweep and on the RH side by
turning the RH wheel through the prescribed angle of sweep.
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When using alignment equipment designed to measure caster on both the RH and LH side, turning only one wheel will result in a significant
error in the caster angle for the opposite side.
10. Tighten three front shock mounting bracket nuts to 30-40 Nm (22-30 ft. lbs.).
