Section 246 (Front Suspension - 4WD Torsion Bar): Description

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Front suspension consists of upper and lower control arms with integral ball joints and bushings, adjustment cams, shock absorbers, torsion bars, steering knuckles and stabilizer bar. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Identifying Front Suspension Components

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: For additional information on 4WD drive axles, see AXLE SHAFTS (4WD) article in DRIVELINE/AXLES.