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Lower Arm: Replacement

  1. Position the front lower arm to the subframe and secure it with bolt.

    Tighten the lower arm nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 88-101 lb. ft (120-137 N.m, 12.2-14 kg.m) 
  2. Position the front lower arm ball joint into the wheel knuckle.
  3. Tighten the lower arm ball joint bolt and nut to steering knuckle.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 69-85 lb. ft (93-15 N.m, 9.5-11.7 kg.m) 
    Fig 1: Tightening The Lower Arm Ball Joint Bolt & Nut
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  4. Install the tension rod to the lower arm. Tighten bolts and nuts.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 88-101 lb. ft (120-137 N.m, 12.2-14 kg.m) 
  5. Tighten the stabilizer control link nut to the stabilizer bar.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 69-85 lb. ft (93-115 N.m, 9.5-11.7 kg.m) 
  6. Tighten the stabilizer control link nut on the lower control arm.
  7. Install wheel and tire assembly.
  8. Lower vehicle.
  9. Check the front wheel alignment.
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