Front Lower Control Arm - Installation

INSTALLATION





1. Position the lower control arm (2) at the frame rail brackets. Install the cam/pivot bolts (3) and nuts. Tighten the nuts finger-tight.

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

2. Install the ball joint into the steering knuckle. and tighten the nut to 54 Nm (40 ft.lbs) plus an additional 90° turn.





3. Install shock absorber lower clevis bolt/nut (4). Tighten the nut to 150 Nm (110 ft.lbs.). with full vehicle weight.





4. Install the stabilizer bar link lower bolt (2) Tighten the bolt to 102 Nm (75 ft.lbs.) with full vehicle weight.Front Stabilizer Bar Link - Installation.





5. Align the marks front and rear (1) at the cam/pivot bolts (3) and tighten the nuts. Tighten the nuts to 170 Nm (125 ft.lbs.). with full vehicle weight.
6. Install the wheel and tire assembly,Removal and Replacement.
7. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
8. Perform a wheel alignment Service and Repair.