Front Lower Control Arm - Installation

INSTALLATION





1. Place the lower control arm (2) into the front suspension crossmember (1).





2. Insert a NEW rear bolt (1) up through the crossmember and lower control arm. Install a NEW nut on the rear bolt but do not fully tighten.






NOTE: The front lower control arm pivot bolt must be tightened to specification before the rear mounting bolt is tightened to specification.

3. Insert a NEW lower control arm front pivot bolt (1) but do not fully tighten the bolt.
4. Partially lower the hoist and place a floor jack under the control arm. Raise the floor jack until the lower control arm is at approximate ride height.
5. Tighten the lower control arm front pivot bolt (1) to 110 Nm plus 45° additional rotation (80 ft. lbs. plus 45°).





6. Tighten the lower control arm rear mounting bolt (1) while holding the nut to 110 Nm plus 45° additional rotation (80 ft. lbs. plus 45°).
7. Remove floor jack and return hoist to fully lifted position.





8. Install front support beams (1) into front suspension crossmember.





9. Install tunnel support brace (2). Install mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).





10. Install vertical brace and mounting bolts (1). Tighten bolts to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).





11. Install the ball joint stud (1) into the knuckle (3), aligning the bolt hole in the knuckle boss with the groove formed in the side of the ball joint stud.
12. Install a NEW ball joint stud pinch bolt and nut (2). Tighten the nut to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).






NOTE: Perform the following two steps on each side of the vehicle.

13. Place stabilizer bar (2) in position and install link stud (3) to stabilizer bar.
14. Install stabilizer link nut (4) and tighten to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) while holding the link stud (3) stationary.





15. Install the tire and wheel assembly Tires And Wheels - Installation.
16. Lower the vehicle.
17. Install the front fascia Front Bumper Fascia - Installation.