Subject: [6pack] Front Suspension teardown plan

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Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2022 16:40:37 +0000 (UTC)

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Hi all:=C2=A0 =C2=A0I'm tearing down=C2=A0 the right front suspension down =
to enable the frame and alignment shop to re-weld the broken passenger side=
=C2=A0 rear lower wishbone to chassis bracket.=C2=A0 =C2=A0Upon front end d=
isassembly,=C2=A0 the 73=C2=A0 tr6 will be towed to their shop.=C2=A0 Here =
is how I plan to proceed with the tear down and, reassembly after car comes=
 back to my garage.=C2=A0 My automobile association membership will pay for=
=C2=A0 the tow to the shop, with me paying for the return trip.=C2=A0 The s=
hop is happy to have me do it this way,=C2=A0 telling me I'll save big.=C2=
=A0 =C2=A0Please take a look at my plan and provide any suggestions, hints =
or corrections, or tell me I've got it right.=C2=A0 =C2=A01,2 and 3 are as =
per Bentley manual, while 4. is where I'm more uncertain.=C2=A0 =C2=A0
I had front end apart last year, replaced some things, so parts are all goo=
d as far as I know.

1.=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Remove Shock (as per Bentley)

2.=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Remove spring and spring pan (per Ben=
tley)

a)=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Disconnect roll bar link from roll ba=
r
b)=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Insert my beefy threaded rod spring compres=
sor where shock was andcompress spring to relieve vertical joint of spring =
tension
c)=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Disconnect vertical link and trunnion=
 from lowerwishbones and release them from wishbones

d)=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Disconnect and remove roll bar bracket ands=
pacer from wishbones

e)=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Remove nuts, washers and bolts and separate=
 thewishbone arms from spring plate
f)=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Unwind the compressor slowly un=
til spring plateand spring can be removed.=C2=A0 =C2=A0Watch spring plan so=
 it doesn't foul chassis.
3.=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Remove nuts and washers securing lowe=
r wishbonebrackets to chassis and remove wishbone arms and brackets (Bentle=
y)

4.=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Remove upper wishbone arms, fulcrum b=
racket,ball joint vertical link, trunnion, brake caliper, disc, and hub as =
a big unit

a.=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Disconnect brake hose from brake pipe=
 and cap offbrake pipe

b.=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Disconnect vertical arm from steering=
 rack

c.=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Disconnect fulcrum bracket from chass=
is

d.=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Remove the big unit

Re-assemble front suspension in reverse order.=C2=A0 =C2=A0Much easier said=
 then done!=C2=A0 =C2=A0(Is there acorrect order to re-attach the big unit?=
)

1.=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Bleed brakes
2.=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Get an alignment
Thank you very much,
Bruce Simms

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<html><head></head><body><div class=3D"yahoo-style-wrap" style=3D"font-fami=
ly:Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><div dir=
=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">Hi all:&nbsp; &nbsp;I'm tearing down&nbsp; t=
he right front suspension down to enable the frame and alignment shop to re=
-weld the broken passenger side&nbsp; rear lower wishbone to chassis bracke=
t.&nbsp; &nbsp;Upon front end disassembly,&nbsp; the 73&nbsp; tr6 will be t=
owed to their shop.&nbsp; Here is how I plan to proceed with the tear down =
and, reassembly after car comes back to my garage.&nbsp; My automobile asso=
ciation membership will pay for&nbsp; the tow to the shop, with me paying f=
or the return trip.&nbsp; The shop is happy to have me do it this way,&nbsp=
; telling me I'll save big.&nbsp; &nbsp;Please take a look at my plan and p=
rovide any suggestions, hints or corrections, or tell me I've got it right.=
&nbsp; &nbsp;1,2 and 3 are as per Bentley manual, while 4. is where I'm mor=
e uncertain.&nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false"><br><=
/div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false">I had front end apart last year=
, replaced some things, so parts are all good as far as I know.</div><div d=
ir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"=
false"><div><p class=3D"ydp38185384MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style=3D"marg=
in-left: 18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>1.<span style=3D"font-=
style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; l=
ine-height: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;=
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Remove Shock (as per Bentley)</p>

<p class=3D"ydp38185384MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left: 18=
pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>2.<span style=3D"font-style: norm=
al; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height:=
 normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Remove spring and spring pan (per Bentle=
y)</p>

<p class=3D"ydp38185384MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left: 54=
pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>a)<span style=3D"font-style: norm=
al; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height:=
 normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Disconnect roll bar link from roll bar</=
p>

<div style=3D"margin-left: 54pt;"><span><span>b)<span style=3D"font-style: =
normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-hei=
ght: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&=
nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Insert my beefy threaded rod spring comp=
ressor where shock was and
compress spring to relieve vertical joint of spring tension</div>

<p class=3D"ydp38185384MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left: 54=
pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>c)<span style=3D"font-style: norm=
al; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height:=
 normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Disconnect vertical link and trunnion fr=
om lower
wishbones and release them from wishbones</p>

<p class=3D"ydp38185384MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left: 54=
pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>d)<span style=3D"font-style: norm=
al; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height:=
 normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Disconnect and remove roll bar bracket a=
nd
spacer from wishbones</p>

<p class=3D"ydp38185384MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left: 54=
pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>e)<span style=3D"font-style: norm=
al; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height:=
 normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Remove nuts, washers and bolts and separ=
ate the
wishbone arms from spring plate</p>

<div style=3D"margin-left: 54pt;"><span><span>f)<span style=3D"font-style: =
normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-hei=
ght: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&=
nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Unwind the compressor slowly until sprin=
g plate
and spring can be removed.&nbsp; &nbsp;Watch spring plan so it doesn't foul=
 chassis.</div>

<p class=3D"ydp38185384MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left: 18=
pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>3.<span style=3D"font-style: norm=
al; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height:=
 normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Remove nuts and washers securing lower w=
ishbone
brackets to chassis and remove wishbone arms and brackets (Bentley)</p>

<p class=3D"ydp38185384MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left: 18=
pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>4.<span style=3D"font-style: norm=
al; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height:=
 normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Remove upper wishbone arms, fulcrum brac=
ket,
ball joint vertical link, trunnion, brake caliper, disc, and hub as a big u=
nit</p>

<p class=3D"ydp38185384MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left: 54=
pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>a.<span style=3D"font-style: norm=
al; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height:=
 normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Disconnect brake hose from brake pipe an=
d cap off
brake pipe</p>

<p class=3D"ydp38185384MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left: 54=
pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>b.<span style=3D"font-style: norm=
al; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height:=
 normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Disconnect vertical arm from steering ra=
ck</p>

<p class=3D"ydp38185384MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=3D"margin-left: 54=
pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>c.<span style=3D"font-style: norm=
al; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height:=
 normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp=
;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Disconnect fulcrum bracket from chassis<=
/p>

<p class=3D"ydp38185384MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style=3D"margin-left: 54pt=
;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>d.<span style=3D"font-style: normal=
; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: n=
ormal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&=
nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Remove the big unit</p>

<p class=3D"ydp38185384MsoNormal">Re-assemble front suspension in reverse o=
rder.&nbsp; &nbsp;Much easier said then done!&nbsp; &nbsp;(Is there a
correct order to re-attach the big unit?)</p>

<p class=3D"ydp38185384MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style=3D"margin-left: 18p=
t;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>1.<span style=3D"font-style: norma=
l; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: =
normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;=
&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Bleed brakes</p>

<div style=3D"margin-left: 18pt;"><span><span>2.<span style=3D"font-style: =
normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-hei=
ght: normal; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&=
nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Get an alignment</div></div><div style=
=3D"margin-left: 18pt;"><br></div><div style=3D"margin-left: 18pt;" dir=3D"=
ltr" data-setdir=3D"false"><span><span style=3D"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-f=
amily: &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size:=
 10px;">Thank you very much,</span></span><br></div><div style=3D"margin-le=
ft: 18pt;" dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false"><span><span style=3D"color: rg=
b(0, 0, 0); font-family: &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans=
-serif; font-size: 10px;">Bruce Simms</span></span></div><div style=3D"marg=
in-left: 18pt;" dir=3D"ltr" data-setdir=3D"false"><span><span style=3D"colo=
r: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial,=
 sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"><br></span></span></div><br></div></div></bo=
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