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Lower Control Arm

Fig 1: Control Arm Mounting Bolts At Engine Cradle
GC0001535Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  1. Position lower control arm (1) into brackets on engine cradle (3).
  2. Install mounting bolts (2) attaching lower control arm bushings to engine cradle (3). Install bolts from rear as shown. Install nuts (4) on bolts (2). Do not tighten bolts at this time. 
  3. Install steering knuckle, brake rotor and caliper. See INSTALLATION .
    Fig 2: Tire And Wheel Assembly
    GC0048459Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  4. Install tire and wheel assembly (1). Refer to INSTALLATION . Install and tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
  5. Lower vehicle.
  6. Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on hoist. Raise hoist as necessary to access mounting bolts.
    Fig 3: Control Arm Mounting Bolts At Engine Cradle
    GC0001535Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  7. At curb height, tighten lower control arm mounting bolts (2) to 163 N.m (120 ft. lbs.).
  8. Perform wheel alignment. See STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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