D. Front Lower Control Arm Adjuster

D. FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM ADJUSTMENT

The front tires should contact the ground during Steps 2-10, otherwise, the applied stress on the lower arm bushings will not be enough and the results will be less effective.

WARNING:
Do not start engine while vehicle is on hoist. Power steering is not necessary for this procedure. A running engine can result in all manner of added dangers to the people around you.

NOTE:
Two (2) people are required to perform steps below.

1. Place one person in vehicle to hold steering wheel.

2. Safely secure vehicle on 4-post hoist and raise vehicle slightly. Keep front tires in contact with the ground.

3. Hold steering wheel in center position.





4. Loosen bolts "A" and "C" on both sides of front suspension.

^ Bolt "A": Front Lower Control Arm and Perimeter Frame

^ Bolt "C": Front Lower Control Arm and Damper Fork

NOTE:
DO NOT REMOVE BOLTS "A" OR "C".





5. Loosen bolt "B" on both sides of front suspension.

^ Bolt "B": Rear Lower Control Arm and Perimeter Frame

NOTE:
DO NOT REMOVE BOLT "B".

6. If vehicle pulls/drifts to the RIGHT, turn and hold steering wheel to full LEFT locked position.

If vehicle pulls/drifts to the LEFT, turn and hold steering wheel to full RIGHT locked position.

NOTE:
Do not allow steering wheel to move during repair steps below. Keep constant pressure on steering wheel at all times.

7. Lower full weight of vehicle to ground.

8. Jounce front of vehicle at left and right sides of front bumper several times to reposition front suspension components.

9. Raise vehicle on hoist.

10. Tighten bolts "A", "B" and "C".

Tightening Torque: 68.67 - 93.22 ft-lbf. (93.1 - 126.4 Nm)

11. Return steering wheel to center position.

12. Lower vehicle to ground.

13. Test drive vehicle to verify repair.