Installation Procedure
- Position the front lower control arm (1) on the vehicle.
- Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bolt - Loosely install
Install a NEW bolt.
- Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nut - Loosely install
- Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolt - Install and tighten
Install a NEW bolt.
Tighten
- First Pass: 115 N.m (85 lb ft)
- Final Pass: 60 - 70 degrees
- Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bolt - Tighten
Tighten
- First Pass: 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
- Final Pass: 30 - 45 degrees
- Steering Knuckle Bolt - Install
- Steering Knuckle Nut - Install and tighten
Tighten
- First Pass: 42 N.m (31 lb ft)
- Second Pass: Loosen 120 degrees
- Third Pass: 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
- Final Pass: 30 - 45 degrees
- Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod@Steering Knuckle - Install - Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
- Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension - Install - Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement (Left)Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement (Right, LUV)Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement (Right, LWE, LUW)
- Front Wheelhouse Liner - Install - Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Front)Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Rear)Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (with WFK)
- Measure and adjust the wheel alignment. Wheel Alignment Measurement
NOTE:
Do NOT tighten the front lower control arm rear bolt and nut until AFTER the front lower control arm front bolt is tightened.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
WARNING:
Ensure that the lower control arm ball joint stud is correctly seated in the steering knuckle. Visually check that the notch in the lower control arm ball joint stud is lined up with the bolt hole in the steering knuckle. Failure to correctly align these components may cause the lower control arm to detach from the knuckle which will result in severe personal injury and damage to the vehicle.