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Lower Control Arm

Fig 1: Front Suspension Components
GC0011128Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  1. Position the lower control arm (5) at the frame rail brackets. Install the pivot bolts (3) and nuts (4). Tighten the nuts finger-tight.
    CAUTION: The ball joint stud taper must be CLEAN and DRY before installing the knuckle. Clean the stud taper with mineral spirits to remove dirt and grease.
  2. Install the steering knuckle (1).
  3. Insert the lower ball joint into the steering knuckle. Install and tighten the retaining nut to 95 N.m (70 ft. lbs.).
  4. Install the torsion bar (6). See INSTALLATION .
  5. Install shock absorber lower bolt and tighten to 81 N.m (60 ft. lbs.).
  6. Install the front halfshaft nut 4X4  .
  7. Insert the upper ball joint into the steering knuckle (1). Install and tighten the retaining nut to 75 N.m (55 ft. lbs.).
  8. Install the stabilizer bar link and tighten to 169 N.m (125 ft. lbs.). See INSTALLATION .
  9. Tighten the lower control arm pivot nut (4) and bolts (3) (to 244 N.m (180 ft. lbs.).
  10. Insert the outer tie rod end into the steering knuckle (1). Install and tighten the retaining nut to 75 N.m (55 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Rotor
    GC0011130Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  11. Install the disc brake rotor. Refer to INSTALLATION .
    Fig 3: Removing/Installing Caliper From Steering Knuckle
    GC0011131Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  12. Install the disc brake caliper and adaptor assembly (2) and tighten to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.). Refer to INSTALLATION .
  13. Install the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  14. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
  15. Adjust the front suspension height and perform a wheel alignment. See STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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