ARM, Lower Control: Installation: Installation

Fig 1: CAM BOLT

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1. Position the lower control arm (2) at the frame rail brackets. Install the cam/pivot bolts (3) and nuts. Tighten the nuts finger-tight.
   CAUTION: The ball joint stud taper must be CLEAN and DRY before installing into the knuckle. Clean the stud taper with mineral spirits to remove dirt and grease.
2. Install the ball joint into the steering knuckle. and tighten the nut to 54 N.m (40 ft.lbs) plus an additional 90° turn.
   Fig 2: CLEVIS BRACKET

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3. Install shock absorber lower clevis bolt/nut (4). Tighten the nut to 150 N.m (110 ft.lbs.). with full vehicle weight. 
   Fig 3: STABILIZER BAR

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4. Install the stabilizer bar link lower bolt (2) Tighten the bolt to 102 N.m (75 ft.lbs.) with full vehicle weight.  . See Front Suspension/Front/LINK, Stabilizer Bar - Installation .
   Fig 4: CAM BOLT

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5. Align the marks front and rear (1) at the cam/pivot bolts (3) and tighten the nuts. Tighten the nuts to 170 N.m (125 ft.lbs.). with full vehicle weight. 
6. Install the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tires and Wheels/Wheels - Standard Procedure .
7. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
8. Perform a wheel alignment. See Front Suspension/Wheel Alignment - Standard Procedure .