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Removal And Installation: Installation

  1. Position the upper control arm in place in the vehicle.
  2. Install two NEW  upper control arm to body mounting bolts. Do not tighten at this time  .
  3. Install the upper control arm ball joint into the knuckle and install a NEW  upper control arm to knuckle mounting bolt and tighten to the proper Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  4. Position the strut in place in the vehicle carefully feed the strut solenoid valve wire through the top of the strut mount.
  5. Install the upper strut to body mounting nuts (1) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  6. If equipped connect the strut solenoid valve wire harness connector (2).
  7. Install a NEW  strut to lower control arm mounting bolt, Do not tighten at this time. 
  8. Install the wheel studs onto the hub and bearing without tightening.
    GC0196579Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  9. Mount the special tool (special tool #2000025100, Measuring Tool, Wheel Centering) (1) on the wheel stud heads.
  10. Using an appropriate plump-bob (2a) determine and mark the stud curvature (2b) that corresponds to the wheel axle (2c).
    GC0195592Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  11. Position a suitable jack under the knuckle.
  12. Raise the knuckle up until the height 451mm between the wheel center (1a) and the corresponding mark on the wheel arch (1b) is reached.
  13. Tighten the strut to lower control arm mounting bolt to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  14. Tighten the tension strut to knuckle mounting bolt to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
    GC0194938Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  15. Tighten the two upper control arm to body mounting bolts (1a) to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  16. Position the stabilizer bar link to strut, and install a NEW  stabilizer bar link to strut mounting nut and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  17. Remove the jack from under the knuckle and remove the special tool from the hub and bearing.
  18. Install the front brake rotor. Refer to ROTOR, BRAKE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  19. Connect the negative battery cable.
  20. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
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