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Radius Arm: Removal

  1. Raise and support front of vehicle. Place jack under axle. Disconnect lower end of shock absorber from shock lower bracket.
    NOTE: Axle must be supported by jack during removal and installation procedure. If brake hose length does not permit adequate spring removal clearance, caliper must be removed from steering knuckle.
  2. Remove front spring. Loosen axle pivot bolt. Remove spring lower seat and stud from radius arm. Remove bolts attaching radius arm-to-axle and front bracket.
  3. Remove nut, rear washer and insulator from rear side of radius arm rear bracket. Remove radius arm from vehicle. Remove inner insulator and retainer from radius arm stud.