Lower Arm: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Ford Maverick. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.
2. Install the new lower arm rearward bolt and nut.
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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: Use the TORX PLUS® holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the lower arm outboard nut. Torx® and TORX PLUS® is a reg. tm of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC.

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

: 110 Nm

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Install the vehicle/axle stands to support the suspension at curb height.Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

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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.

Tighten the lower arm bolts and nut.
1. Tighten the new lower arm forward bolt.
  Torque
  
  : Stage 1: 140 Nm Stage 2: 120deg.
2. Tighten the new rearward lower arm bolt and nut.
  Torque
  
  : Stage 1: 133 Nm Stage 2: 120deg.
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Install the front outer side member with new bolts.
Torque

: 30 Nm

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Install the front bumper cover. Refer to: Front Bumper Cover .
Position the underbody shield and install the bolts and retainers.
Torque

: 1.: 1.9 Nm 2.: 20 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 .