Installation Procedure

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Front Lower Control Arm (1) - Install
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Front Lower Control Arm Adjust Bolt (3) - Install [2x]
Front Lower Control Arm Adjust Cam (2) - Install [2x]
Align the marks made on the front lower control arm adjust cams (2) and the front lower control arm adjust bolts (3) to the frame pins.

NOTE:

The final torque on the lower upper control arm nut (1) is to be applied during the front camber adjustment procedure.

Front Lower Control Arm Nut (1) - Install and hand tighten [2x]
Support the steering knuckle with a suitable jack stand.
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CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
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Front Shock Absorber Bolt (1) - Install [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Remove the jack stand supporting the steering knuckle.
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NOTE:
Support the front stabilizer shaft.

Install the front stabilizer shaft links and the front stabilizer shaft (1).
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Front Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut- Lower (1) @Front Stabilizer Shaft - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
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NOTE:
The front stabilizer shaft insulator slit faces rearward.

Front Stabilizer Shaft Clamp (2) - Install [2x]
If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps:
1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
2. Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
Front Stabilizer Shaft Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
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Front Lower Control Arm Brace (1) - Install
Front Lower Control Arm Bracket Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
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NOTE:
The proper position of the underbody skid shield is between the underbody splash shield and the front frame.

{With RC1} Install the underbody skid shield:
1. Underbody Skid Shield (3) - Install
2. Underbody Splash Shield Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
3. Underbody Skid Shield Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
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{Without RC1} Install the underbody skid shield:
1. Underbody Skid Shield (2) - Install
2. Underbody Skid Shield Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Steel Wheel) , or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Aluminum Wheel)
Measure and adjust the wheel alignment. Front Caster and Camber Adjustment