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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the upper control arm to the vehicle.
  2. Install the upper control arm to frame mounting bolts.
    IMPORTANT: Loosely install all fasteners before tightening.
    Fig 1: View Of Upper Control Arm-To-Frame Mounting Bolts
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  3. Install the upper control arm to frame mounting nuts.
  4. Install the upper control arm to the knuckle.
  5. Install the upper control arm to knuckle retaining nut.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the upper control arm to knuckle nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft) plus an additional 210 degrees.
    • Tighten new upper control arm to frame bolts to 120 N.m (89 lb ft).
    • Tighten new upper control arm to frame nuts to 120 N.m (89 lb ft).

    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  6. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  7. Lower the vehicle.
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