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Lower Control Arm: Installation

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  1. Install rear bushing by using installer J-36834.
    Fig 1: Installing Rear Bushing
    G02789715Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
  2. Install front bushing by using installer J-36833.
    Fig 2: Installing Front Bushing
    G02789716Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
  3. Install lower ball joint bolt.
  4. Install torsion bar arm bolt.
  5. Install lower control arm.
  6. Install rear bolt.
  7. Install front bolt.
  8. Install lower ball joint and tighten it to the specified torque.
    • Torque  : 116 N.m (85 lb ft)
  9. Install shock absorber and tighten it to the specified torque.
    • Torque  : 93 N.m (69 lb ft)
  10. Install stabilizer link and tighten it to the specified torque.
    • Torque  : 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
  11. Install torsion bar arm bracket and tighten it to the specified torque.
    • Torque  : 116 N.m (85 lb ft)
  12. Install Torsion bar. Refer to TORSION BAR  in this section.
  13. Install rear nut and tighten lower link nut finger-tight.
    NOTE: Torque lower control arm nut after adjusting buffer clearance.
    • Buffer clearance  : 22 mm (0.87 in)
    • Torque  : 235 N.m (174 lb ft)
      Fig 3: Installing Rear Nut & Tightening Lower Link Nut
      G02789717Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
  14. Install front nut then tighten lower link nut finger-tight.
    NOTE: Torque lower control arm nut after adjusting buffer clearance.
    • Buffer clearance  : 22 mm (0.87 in)
    • Torque  : 186 N.m (137 lb ft)
    NOTE: Adjust the trim height. Refer to FRONT END ALIGNMENT INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT in Power-Assisted Steering System.
    Fig 4: Installing Front Nut & Tightening Lower Link Nut
    G02789718Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
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