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HOMESERVICE MANUALSEAGLE1990TALON BASE, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)SUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSIONSUSPENSION - FRONTCONTROL ARM & BALL JOINT R & IINSTALLATION
1990 Eagle Talon Base, Automatic
Control Arm & Ball Joint R & I: Installation
1990 Eagle Talon Base, AutomaticSECTION Installation
- If ball joint dust cover requires replacement, remove dust cover. Apply multipurpose grease to lip and inside of dust cover. Using Installer (MB990800-01 ), install dust cover on ball joint.
- To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Install NEW retaining nuts on the clamp and ball joint. Tighten control arm bolt, clamp bolt/nut and ball joint stud nut with vehicle on the ground and at normal operating height.CAUTION: Control arm-to-crossmember and clamp bolts must be tightened to specification with vehicle at normal operating height.
- On bushing type stabilizer bars, tighten nut on bolt between control arm and stabilizer bar until the bolt protrudes .63-.70" (16.0-17.8 mm) past the end of the nut.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.