Removal And Installation: Installation
NOTE:
In any instance where a bolt is through a rubber bushing, the bolt must be torqued with the vehicle at normal ride height.
NOTE:
The paint dot located on the control arm should face outboard. If paint dot is not visible, the bend should point inboard, and the short end should attach to the axle side.
NOTE:
All lower control arm bolts must be installed outboard to inboard.
- With the paint dot (2) facing outboard, position the lower control arm to the axle bracket and frame rail bracket.
- Install the lower control arm rear bolt (1) and nut but do not tighten at this time.
- Align the bolt hole in the control arm bushing to the bolt holes in the axle bracket.
- Install the lower control arm front bolt (1) and nut but do not tighten at this time.
- Position the front brake hose bracket over the stud.
- Install the front brake hose bracket nut (1) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
- Tighten the lower control arm rear nut and lower control arm front nut to the proper specification. Refer to FRONT, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Perform the WHEEL ALIGNMENT procedure. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT .