Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Installation

INSTALLATION

1. Install control arm onto frame assembly.





2. Install control arm to frame using new bolts.
Torque: Control Arm-to-Frame: 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.) + 75° to 90°





3. Install ball stud to steering knuckle bolt and nut. Hold the bolt while tightening the nut.
Torque: Lower Control Arm-to-Steering Knuckle: 100 Nm (75 ft. lbs.)

NOTICE: Before installing wheels, remove rust or corrosion from wheel mounting surfaces and brake rotors. Failure to do so can cause wheel bolts to loosen in service.

4. Position wheel onto hub.
5. Install wheel bolts and tighten in a star pattern.
5.1. Hand tighten all five wheel bolts.
5.2. Use a torque wrench to tighten wheel bolts using a star pattern.
Torque: Wheel Bolts (Initial Torque): 63 Nm (46 ft. lbs.)
5.3. Use a torque wrench to final tighten wheel bolts using a star pattern.
Torque: Wheel Bolts (Final Torque): 125 Nm (92 ft. lbs.)
6. Lower vehicle from hoist.
7. Perform vehicle alignment.