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Lower Control Arm: Installation

  1. Install the lower control arm to the frame. Hand tighten the nuts and bolts.
    NOTE: In order to remove tension from the strut, Raise the lower control arm approximately 10 mm with a jack.
  2. Install the lower ball joint into the steering knuckle. Tighten to 280 N.m (206 ft. lbs.).
  3. Install the strut bolts to the steering knuckle. See Figure. Tighten to 185 N.m (136 ft. lbs.).
  4. Install the stop plate (Refer to SUSPENSION/FRONT/SPRING STOP PLATES - INSTALLATION) .
  5. Lower the lower control arm.
  6. Attach the tie rod to the steering knuckle. See Figure. Tighten the nut to 130 N.m (96 ft. lbs.)
  7. Install the disc brake caliper adapter (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DISC BRAKE CALIPER ADAPTER - INSTALLATION) . See Figure.
  8. Install the front tire & wheel assembly (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS/WHEELS - INSTALLATION) .
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Remove the spring blocks between the spring and the spring clamp plates, While the vehicles wheels are on the ground.
  11. Roll the vehicle approximately 1 mm forwards and the backwards, and rock firmly.
  12. Tighten the lower control arm nuts and bolts to the frame to 150 N.m (110 ft. lbs.). See Figure.
  13. Apply brake to actuate brake pressure.
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