Preliminary ProceduresRaise the vehicle by its full height. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle.Draining the cooling system. Refer toCooling System Draining and Filling.Disconnect the engine coolant outlet hose and the radiator surge tank outlet hose,from the thermostat housing. | |
1 | Engine Coolant Thermostat Bolt (Qty:-2) Caution:Refer toFastener Caution. Tighten10-Y-(89-lb-in) |
2 | Engine Coolant Thermostat Note:Loosen the drain bolt at the bottom of the water pump and drain the coolant from theengine block. |
General Description
The front suspension has 2 primary purposes:Isolate the driver from irregularities in the roadsurface.Define the ride and handling characteristics of thevehicle.The front suspension absorbs the impact of the tirestravelling over irregular road surfaces and dissipates this energythroughout the suspen ...