Front

CAUTION: Only frame contact hoisting equipment can be used on this vehicle due to the vehicle having a fully independent front and rear suspension. This vehicle cannot be hoisted using equipment designed to lift a vehicle by the rear axle. If this type of hoisting equipment is used, damage to rear suspension components will occur.

CAUTION: Use care when removing the suspension components from this vehicle. The suspension components are not to be removed from the vehicle by striking them with a hammer or heating them.

CAUTION: Do not bend or hammer on the brackets that mount the suspension components to the frame of the vehicle.

CAUTION: When handling suspension components of this vehicle during service procedures do not drop them. If a suspension component of this vehicle is dropped during servicing of the vehicle, the component must be thoroughly inspected for damage or cracks before being installed on the vehicle.

CAUTION: Because of the extensive use of aluminum, all components and fasteners of the front and rear suspension system are designed to prevent galvanic corrosion. When servicing the suspension, always use the special coated bolts, nuts, washers and ball joints. Refer to the parts catalog for the required replacement parts and fasteners to be used on this vehicle.

CAUTION: All fastener torque values of the suspension system are critical. The torque values shown in the text and torque charts must be used when tightening the suspension system fasteners.

CAUTION: If the vehicle is transported on a trailer, do not secure the vehicle to the trailer using the suspension system of the vehicle. Use only the specified tie down locations on the front and rear frame rails of the vehicle.