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Chris,
See my posts below!!! There are a few things to watch out for, and I will write something more up later tonight. Go through Dean's install (drs<insert underscore here>install) from October 2001.
I started, hoping to finish last week Wednesday. Well, if I am lucky, I might get it done this evening. Car has been on jackstands in the garage since then. Turns out I needed a new bump stop/dust cover on one side - not easily obtainable, so it will help to look in from underneath now. How can you tell? - see shredded boot - pic below.
Odd tools necessary - spring compressor (a pair per side) and ball joint separator, although there are better options if you do not want to have to replace the ball join boots (read old posts) - both are available for "Loan-a-tool" if you are near an AutoZone. They probably think I stole mine. :o)
Pitman Arm Puller from Advanced Auto Parts for $14 (with the tax) was a beauty to seperate the tie-rod ends (Thanks Gripen for suggesting)
1 and 1/4" socket for the 214ft-lb axle nut (should have new nuts as well - same for ball joint nuts)
18mm wrench
As mentioned, I will try to write more tonight after I (*crosses fingers and toes*) finish. I simply (ha) need to put some pressure to thread the nuts on for the ball joints and tie rods, and then put the rest together.
Good luck! As bill h stated, I will probably pay to have it done next time, although I did run into a lot of "snags."
Sean
P.S. Sorry for the pic, it looks bright enough on my laptop at home...
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