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| Having the engine out makes removal of all the steering and suspension components much easier. | |
| With the arms and spindles out of the way, the need for further cleaning is clear. | |
| While preparing the chassis and mounts for fresh paint, it's important to protect the brake lines. | |
| Remnants of the factory undercoating will have be removed to give the chassis a smooth coat of fresh paint. | |
| Each steering and suspension part is thoroughly degreased individually. | |
| After degreasing the rust is removed by sanding. | |
| The upper A arms get new bushings. | |
| New ball joints and bushings are installed on the lower A arms before the components are painted and reinstalled. | |
| Twenty years has removed some of the factory paint on the front brake calipers. A little fresh paint will make them look like new. | |
| All the components are cleaned a second time after the bushings and ball joints are installed to remove any lubricants used during the installation. This will ensure good adhesion of the new paint. | |
| Each part gets a heavy primer coat before final painting. | |
| The dust shields will stay the silver primer color. | |
| The spindle and caliper look new with the final coat of paint. | |
| One by one each component is inspected, cleaned, primered and painted. | |
| The completed upper and lower A arms are ready for installation. | |
| Inside the engine bay, new motor mounts sit on a freshly painted crossmember. | |
| With the brake rotors resurfaced and the steering and suspension parts repainted, the reassembly can begin. | |
| The upper and lower A arms are bolted back in place. | |
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Once the arms are in place, the coil spring can be reinstalled using a spring compressor and floor jack. Use caution any time you remove or install coil springs. If they get loose under tension the force is enough to seriously injure you. |
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| With the coil spring compressed, the spindle is fastened at the top and bottom holding the spring in place. | |
| The coil spring is rotated to the original position and the bolts on the spindle are tightened. | |
| Next, the new shock absorber is installed completing one side. | |
| The completed front suspension looks good and will return the El Camino's ride handling and steering to new condition. On completion of the engine swap, the car will get a front end alignment. |
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