Lower Arm: Installation

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NOTE: Tighten the suspension fasteners with the weight of the vehicle on the wheels and tires or use a suitable jack to raise the suspension to curb height or damage to the bushings may occur.

NOTE: Only tighten the nuts and bolts finger tight at this stage.

Install the lower arm.
1. Install the new lower arm forward bolt and flagnut.
2. Install the new lower arm rearward bolt and flagnut.
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NOTE: Do not use power tools to remove or install the lower arm outboard nut. Damage to the ball joint or ball joint seal may occur.

NOTE: Make sure that the mating wheel knuckle face is clean and free of foreign material.

Attach the lower arm to the wheel knuckle and install the new ball joint pinch bolt and nut.

Torque: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)

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Raise the suspension to curb height. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

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NOTE: Only tighten the nuts and bolts when the suspension is in the normal drive position.
1. Tighten the lower arm forward bolt and flagnut.
  Torque: Stage 1: 103 lb.ft (140 Nm) Stage 2: 120 deg.
2. Tighten the rearward lower arm bolt and flagnut.
  Torque: Stage 1: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm) Stage 2: 120 deg.
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If equipped.
1. Position the front suspension height sensor and install the arm bracket-to-lower arm retainer.
  Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
2. Connect the front suspension height sensor electrical connector and clip the harness.
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Position the front underbody shield and install the pushpins and screws.
Torque: 18 lb.in (2 Nm)

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Install the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
Check and if necessary adjust front toe. Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment .
Calibrate the suspension system. Connect the scan tool and carry out the Ride Height Calibration routine. Follow the scan tool directions.