Lower Control Arm: Installation

Install rear bushing by using installer J-36834.

Fig 1: Installing Rear Bushing Using Installer J-36834
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Install front bushing by using installer J-36833.

Fig 2: Installing Front Bushing Using Installer J-36833
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Install lower ball joint bolt.
Install torsion bar arm bolt.
Install lower control arm.
Install rear bolt.
Install front bolt.
Install lower ball joint and tighten it to the specified torque.
1. Torque: 116 N.m (85 lb ft)
Install shock absorber and tighten it to the specified torque.
1. Torque: 93 N.m (69 lb ft)
Install stabilizer link and tighten it to the specified torque.
1. Torque: 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Install torsion bar arm bracket and tighten it to the specified torque.
1. Torque: 116 N.m (85 lb ft)
Install Torsion bar, refer to TORSION BAR .
Install rear nut and tighten lower link nut finger-tight.
NOTE: Torque lower control arm nut after adjusting buffer clearance.

Buffer clearance
1. without intelligent suspension: 15 mm (0.59 in)
2. with intelligent suspension: 21 mm (0.83 in)
Torque: 235 N.m (174 lb ft)

Fig 3: Measuring Buffer Clearance
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Install front nut then tighten lower link nut finger-tight.
NOTE: Torque lower control arm nut after adjusting buffer clearance.

Buffer clearance
1. without intelligent suspension: 15 mm (0.59 in)
2. with intelligent suspension: 21 mm (0.83 in)
Torque: 186 N.m (137 lb ft)

NOTE: Adjust the trim height. Refer to FRONT END ALIGNMENT INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT .

Fig 4: Measuring Buffer Clearance
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