Repair Procedures: Installation

Raise the front of the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
Position the upper arm to the frame brackets, insert the bolts and hand tighten the nuts.

Fig 1: Identifying Upper Arm Bolt And Nut
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Install the upper arm ball joint into the top of the steering knuckle and tighten the side bolt and nut.
Tightening torque:

44-55 N.m (4.4-5.5 kg.m, 31-39 lb.ft).

Fig 2: Identifying Upper Arm Ball Joint, Steering Knuckle And Bolt
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Tighten the upper arm bolts and nuts and then install brake hose brackets.
Tightening torque:

76-95 N.m (7.6-9.5 kg.m, 54-68 lb.ft).

Fig 3: Identifying Upper Arm Bolt And Nut
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Install the wheels and secure with lock nuts.
Tightening torque:

90-120 N.m (9-12 kg.m, 65-86 lb.ft).

NOTE: After installation, measure the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to Wheel Alignment in "SPECIFICATIONS ".