I learned some interesting things disassembling the front end that I thought I would pass along to make it easier for the next guy and maybe head off some problematic issues down the road. My 200 has only been off-road a handful of times in its life. I found both lower A-Arms packed with dirt and mud. Also found the bump stops packed with mud and heavy loose rust scale which could be very problematic down the road.. there is not adequate drains built into the bump stops and this is obviously a problem rust area.. my truck has never been out of Florida its entire life and I removed heavy deposits of rust from these pockets of the bump stops..
Also, when removing the CV axles I literally spent several hours on one side of the vehicle using every Pry bar known to man, and actual CV puller, and it was a nightmare. I scarred up the housing pretty severely on that side prying on it but finally got it out. For the other side I bought a CV axle popper kit made by OEM model number 27305 it comes with two different pieces I literally had the side out in less than 5 minutes!!!
Also, when removing the CV axles I literally spent several hours on one side of the vehicle using every Pry bar known to man, and actual CV puller, and it was a nightmare. I scarred up the housing pretty severely on that side prying on it but finally got it out. For the other side I bought a CV axle popper kit made by OEM model number 27305 it comes with two different pieces I literally had the side out in less than 5 minutes!!!
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