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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the lower control arm.
  2. Install the lower control arm 15-series bolts.
  3. Install the lower control arm 25/35-series bolts.
  4. Install the washers with the shoulder facing the arm.
  5. Install the lower control arm retaining nuts. Tighten the nuts to 150 N.m (110 ft lbs).
  6. Install the wheel drive shaft.
  7. Connect lower ball joint stud to the steering knuckle.
  8. Install the retaining nut to the lower ball joint stud. Tighten the nut to 100 N.m (74 ft lbs).
  9. Install the torsion bars. Refer to Torsion Bar Replacement .
  10. Install the shock absorber lower nut and bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (RWD)  or Shock Absorber Replacement (4WD) .
  11. Install the stabilizer shaft links to the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
  12. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE & WHEEL REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
  13. Remove the safety stands.
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Align the vehicle. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (WITH REAR WHEEL STEERING) or MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (WITHOUT REAR WHEEL STEERING) .
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