GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Chevrolet
🢒
1998
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Chevy P42 Commercial Chassis
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Suspension
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Front Suspension
🢒 I-Beam Suspension Replacement
Removal Procedure
Raise the vehicle and support the vehicle with safety stands.
Remove the tire/wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Disconnect the connecting rod from the steering knuckle. Refer to
Connecting Rod Replacement
in Steering Linkage.
Support the front axle.
Disconnect the stabilizer from the frame. Refer to
Stabilizer Shaft Replacement
.
Disconnect the leaf spring from the frame. Refer to
Leaf Springs Replacement
.
Remove the front suspension from under the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Position the front suspension unit directly under the vehicle in the correct mounting position.
Raise the front suspension unit into the mounting position.
Connect the leaf spring to the frame. Refer to
Leaf Springs Replacement
.
Connect the stabilizer to the frame. Refer to
Stabilizer Shaft Replacement
.
Install the connecting rod to the steering knuckle. Refer to
Connecting Rod Replacement
in Steering Linkage.
Install the tire/wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Lower the vehicle.