Shock Absorber Fork, Removing And Installing: Removing
-- Before starting the procedure, measure the distance from the center of the wheel to the lower edge of the wheel housing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CONTROL POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION or WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
-- Remove the plenum chamber cover. Refer to BULKHEAD .
-- Remove the wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
-- Secure the wheel bearing housing using a :T10038 -1-, as illustrated.
To prevent the joints on the upper control arm from being damaged, support the wheel bearing housing.
-- Disconnect the bolting -1 and 3-.
-- Remove the coupling rod -2-.
-- Remove the nut -1- from the tie rod end joint pin -2- until it is flush with the joint pin threads. Counterhold when loosening.
To protect thread, screw nut on pin a few turns.
-- Remove the tie rod end from the wheel bearing housing using the :T40010A . Remove the nut.
-- Disconnect the bolting -2 and 3-.
-- Disconnect the bolting -1- and guide the control arm out and tilt it forward.
To remove the bolt -1-, turn the steering gear all the way to the left or right depending on the side of the vehicle.
-- Disconnect the threaded connection -1-.
-- Insert the :3424 into the slot in the shock absorber fork.
-- Turn the ratchet 90° and remove it from the :3424 -1-.
-- Pull the shock absorber fork downward from the shock absorber tube and remove it.