SECTION 3

FRONT SUSPENSION

CONTENTS OF THIS SECTION

 

    Page    
  Front Axle Assembly 3-1    
  Front Springs 3-13    
  Troubles and Remedies 3-14    
  Special Tools 3-15    
  Front Axle Specifications 3-16    
  Front Spring Specifications 3-16    
  Torque Specifications 3-16    
  Service News Reference 3-16    
         
           

INDEX

           
    Page     Page  
  General Description 3-2      Front Wheel Bearings - Adjust 3-7  
  Minor Service Operations 3-3   Major Service Operations 3-8  
     Tie Rod 3-3      Front Axle Assembly 3-8  
        Removal and Installation 3-4         Removal 3-8  
     Steering Connecting Rod 3-4         Disassembly 3-8  
     Steering Knuckle Adjustment 3-5         Inspection 3-8  
     Stabilizer - 1/2 Ton 3-5         Repairs 3-8  
     Stabilizer - Forward Control 3-6            Kingpin Bushings - Replace 3-8  
     Maintenance 3-6            Oversize Kingpins 3-9  
     Hubs and Drums 3-6         Straightening Front Axle "I" Beam 3-9  
        Removal 3-6         Assembly 3-9  
        Inspection 3-6         Installation 3-10  
        Repairs 3-6   Front End Alignment 3-10  
           Bearing Races - Replacement 3-6      Description 3-10  
           Brake Drum - Replacement 3-6      Service Operations 3-12  
     Installation 3-7      Correcting Front End Alignment 3-12