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operation is localized and burning of material is held to a minimum. The finished weld can then be ground or filed if necessary. Use a mild steel welding rod.
Cut the damaged bracket off the frame, file surface smooth, then clamp new bracket in correct position and weld bracket securely to frame member.
FRONT SUSPENSION CONTENTS SERVICE I N F O R M A T I O N
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Checking Front Suspension Height Front Suspension Lubrication Front Wheel Alignment General Information Servicing the Ball Joints (Upper and Lower) Servicing the Front Shock Absorbers Servicing the Lower and Upper Control Arms Servicing the Lower Control Arm Strut Servicing the Steering Knuckles Servicing the Sway Bar Servicing the Torsion Bar Springs
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Lack of lubrication Worn out control arm bushings Loose control arm mountings Worn or loose strut bushings Loose shock absorber Inoperative shock absorber Worn or loose sway bar bushings Worn or loose wheel bearings Worn ball joints or tie rod ends Damaged control arms Bent steering knuckle Damaged or bent frame Incorrect suspension height incorrect caster Low or uneven tire pressure Wheel and tire out of balance Incorrectly repaired tires Excessive wheel or tire runout Wheels not tracking Dragging brake Wheels not aligned
| Body Pitch & Roll
Front End Loose
Car Pulls to One Side
Front Wheel Shimmy
1 Hard Steering
Wheel Bounce
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Tire Wear
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CONDITIONS
Noisy Front End
SERVICE DIAGNOSIS
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