Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Front Lower Control Arm

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Position the front lower control arm (1) on the vehicle.

Fig 2: Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nuts And Bolts

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CAUTION:

This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.

Install Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bolt (2)
Install NEW bolts.
Install Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nut (1), but do NOT tighten

Fig 3: Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolts

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Install Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolt (1)but do NOT tighten
Install NEW bolts.

Fig 4: Front Lower Control Arm Rear Nuts And Bolts

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CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Use the EN-45059 meter to tighten the front lower control arm rear nuts. (1)
Tighten
1. First Pass: 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
2. Final Pass: (30 - 45 degrees)

Fig 5: Front Lower Control Arm Front Bolts

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Use the EN-45059 meter to tighten the front lower control arm front bolts.(1)
Tighten
1. First Pass: 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
2. Final Pass: (45 - 60 degrees)

Fig 6: Steering Knuckle Nut

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Install Steering Knuckle Nut (1)
Use the EN-45059 meter to tighten the steering knuckle nut.(1)
Tighten
1. First Pass: 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
2. Final Pass: (30 - 45 degrees)
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