torque are controlled by strut rods running from e outer ends of the lower control arms to brackets which extend rearward from the front crossmember The e strut rods are adjustable to allow for caster setting ll vehicles are equipped with a stabilizer bar The rubber jounce bumper encircles the shock absorber shaft and is Fig 3 2 Fro t Susp MAINTENANC AI ADJUSTMENT OF FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS The proper adjustment of the front wheel bearings is one of the important service operations that has a definite bearing on safety A vehicle with improperly adj ted front wheel bearings lacks steering stability has a tlndency to wander or shimmy and causes excessive tire wear In an effort to provide for more accurate adj4stments the spindles are drilled both vertically and horizontally and the adjusting nuts are slotted onl all six sides NOTE Do not repack or readjust front wheel bearings as part of New Car Conditioning This will seriously affect the proper mating I in of these close tolerance bearings 1 Raise and secure front of vehicle Remove hubl cap and dust cap Use care when removing the dust cap from the left side that the plastic speedometer drive v rs i ar F m v