Installation

INSTALLATION
1. Install the lower control arm into place on the vehicle.
2. Install the front and rear control arm pivot bolts finger tight.
3. Install the coil spring into the frame pocket.
4. Install the Spring Compressor DD-1278 up through the lower suspension arm, coil spring and shock hole in the frame.
5. Tighten the tool nut to compress the coil spring.
6. Remove the support from the upper control arm and steering knuckle.
7. Position the lower ball joint into the steering knuckle.
8. Install the retaining nut on the lower ball joint and tighten to 81 Nm (60 ft. lbs.).
9. Support the lower control arm at the outboard side of the lower control arm to support vehicle weight.
10. Remove the spring compressor tool.
11. Install the shock absorber.
12. Install the stabilizer link.
13. Remove the lower control arm support.
14. Install the wheel and tire assembly and lower the vehicle.
15. Lower the vehicle to the floor with vehicle weight and Tighten the front and rear control arm pivot bolts to 204 Nm (150 ft. lbs.).
16. Perform a wheel alignment.