Lower Control Arm - 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 (1) into the frame pocketInstallation.
4. Install the Spring Compressor DD-1278 (2) up through the lower suspension arm, coil spring and shock hole in the frame.
5. Tighten the tool nut to compress the coil spring (1).





6. Install the knuckle (1) to the control arms.
7. Position the lower ball joint into the steering knuckle.
8. Install the retaining nut on the lower ball joint and tighten to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
9. Position the upper ball joint to the knuckle (1).
10. Install the retaining nut on the upper ball joint and tighten to 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.).
11. Support the lower control arm at the outboard side of the lower control arm to support vehicle weight.
12. Remove the spring compressor tool (3).

13. Install the shock absorber. Installation.
14. Install the stabilizer link Installation.
15. Remove the lower control arm support.
16. Install the wheel and tire assembly and lower the vehicle. Removal and Replacement.
17. Lower the vehicle to the floor with vehicle weight and Tighten the front and rear pivot bolts to the frame to 237 Nm (175 ft. lbs.).
18. Perform a wheel alignment Service and Repair.