Installation

INSTALLATION
1. Position the lower control arm at the frame rail brackets. Install the pivot bolts and nuts. Tighten the nuts finger-tight.

CAUTION: The ball joint stud taper must be CLEAN and DRY before installing the knuckle. Clean the stud taper with mineral spirits to remove dirt and grease.

2. Insert the lower ball joint into the steering knuckle. Install and tighten the retaining nut to 82 Nm (60 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the torsion bar.
4. Install shock absorber lower bolt and tighten to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the front halfshaft.
6. Insert the upper ball joint into the steering knuckle. Install and tighten the retaining nut to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the stabilizer bar link.
8. Tighten the lower control arm front pivot nut to 204 Nm (150 ft. lbs.). Tighten rear pivot bolt to 204 Nm (150 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the wheel and tire assembly,.
10. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
11. Adjust the front suspension height and perform a wheel alignment.