Installation Procedure

Important:  Install the front leg of the lower control arm into the crossmember before installing the rear leg into the frame bracket.

1. Install the lower control arm to the crossmember and to the frame bracket.
2. Install the lower control arm mounting bolts in the direction shown.
   Fig 1: Installing Lower Control Arm To Crossmember & To Frame Bracket

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   NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

   Important: 

   • Tighten the nuts with the lower control arm at the proper trim height. Refer to TRIM HEIGHT INSPECTION PROCEDURE in Suspension General Diagnosis.
   • Tighten the nuts and the bolts with the front suspension loaded.
3. Install the lower control arm mounting nuts.

   Tighten 

   Tighten the lower control arm front nut and the rear nut to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).

4. Install the steering knuckle. Refer to STEERING KNUCKLE REPLACEMENT (RWD)  or STEERING KNUCKLE REPLACEMENT (4WD) .
5. Install the shock absorber lower mounting bolt.

   Tighten 

   Tighten the shock absorber lower mounting bolt to 73 N.m (54 lb ft).

   Fig 2: Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bolt

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6. Raise the stabilizer shaft.
7. Install the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts.

   Tighten 

   Tighten the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).

8. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT (RWD)  or STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT (4WD) .
9. Install the steering linkage shield. Refer to STEERING LINKAGE SHIELD REPLACEMENT in Steering Linkage.
10. Install the torsion bar. Refer to TORSION BAR AND SUPPORT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .
11. Install the tire and the wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT in Wheel Alignment.
    Fig 3: Installing Stabilizer Shaft Link To Lower Control Arm

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