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Lower Control Arm: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Windstar and 2002 Ford Windstar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

To install, reverse removal procedure. Replace all fasteners. DO NOT tighten fasteners to full specification until suspension is supporting vehicles weight. Lower vehicle. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Check wheel alignment. See ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 1: Separating Lower Ball Joint From Wheel Knuckle
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