[Guest]

I need to do some front end work on my 96 Caprice (4.3L). Here are some questions:

1. I just replaced my outer tie rods. That was a pretty simple job. What are the torque specs for these?
2. How do I replace the center link? Does it just have bolts on both ends?
3. How do I replace the idler arm? Does it just have bolts on both ends?
4. How do I replace the upper ball joints? Do I need special tools for these or do they bolt on?
5. How do I replace front shocks? Do they come with springs on them or are they separate?

Torque specs for all above questions would help. Thanks in advance.

 

[Guest]

I found a good thread here on upper ball joints

http://impalassforum.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=16;t=003007

 

[Guest]

I think if you do a search in this section you will find your answers very quickly. These topics have been discussed numerous times.
Good luck with the work!!

 

[Guest]

Your best bet (so you dont have to reference the net and possibly print out instructions to this a future DIY work over the life of your car) is to pick yourself up a FSM (Factory Shop Manual) for your car, or the lesser (much lesser) off the shelf Haynes manual. These are both great tools and have saved my @ss (and $$$) numerous times in a crunch or when the net is not accessible (at the shop). Do a search on FSM or Haynes and you will find the best/better/good places to pick one or both of these up.

B. Currey

B. Currey