Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Front Lower Control Arm Components

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Position the front lower control arm (3) on the drivetrain and front suspension frame (6).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame bolt (4) in the frame (6).
Tighten: Tighten the frame bolt (4) to 100 N.m (74 lb ft). Using the J 45059 rotate the frame bolt (4) 180 degrees.
Install the front lower control arm brackets (5) and the lower control arm bolts (2).
Tighten: Tighten the lower control arm bolts (2) to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).
Install the front lower control arm (3) in the steering knuckle (1).

Fig 2: View Of Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut

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Install the lower control arm ball stud bolt (3) in the steering knuckle (2).
Install the lower control arm ball stud bolt nut (1).
Tighten: Tighten the lower control arm ball stud nut (1) to 50 N.m (37 lb ft). Using the J 45059 rotate the lower control arm ball stud nut (1) 30 degrees.