Front Lower Control Arm - Installation

INSTALLATION





1. Position lower control arm (2) into brackets on suspension crossmember (4).
2. Install front mounting bolt (1) and rear mounting bolt (3) and nut attaching lower control arm to crossmember. Do not tighten front bolt (1) at this time. Tighten rear mounting bolt nut to 155 Nm (114 ft. lbs.).





3. If left side lower control arm is being serviced and vehicle is equipped with 62TE (6-speed) automatic transaxle, reinstall front and rear engine mount thru-bolts (4 - front shown - rear similar). Engine Mount Insulator - Installation
4. Install steering knuckle, brake rotor and caliper. Front Steering Knuckle - Installation





5. Install tire and wheel assembly (1) Tires and Wheels - Installation. Install and tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).





6. Lower vehicle.
7. Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on hoist. Raise hoist as necessary to access mounting bolts.
8. At curb height, tighten front lower control arm mounting bolt (1) to 155 Nm (114 ft. lbs.).
9. Perform wheel alignment. Service and Repair