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Arm, Lower Control: Installation

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  1. Place the lower control arm (2) into the front suspension crossmember (1).
    GC0152759Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  2. Insert a NEW  rear bolt (1) up through the cross-member and lower control arm. Install a NEW  nut on the rear bolt but do not fully tighten.
    GC0153264Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    The front lower control arm pivot bolt must be tightened to specification before the rear mounting bolt is tightened to specification.

  3. Insert a NEW  lower control arm front pivot bolt (1) but do not fully tighten the bolt.
  4. Partially lower the hoist and place a floor jack under the control arm. Raise the floor jack until the lower control arm is at approximate ride height.
  5. Tighten the lower control arm front pivot bolt (1) to 110 N.m plus 45° additional rotation (80 ft. lbs. plus 45°).
    GC0152759Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. Tighten the lower control arm rear mounting bolt (1) while holding the nut to 110 N.m plus 45° additional rotation (80 ft. lbs. plus 45°).
  7. Remove floor jack and return hoist to fully lifted position.
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  8. Install front support beams (1) into front suspension cross-member.
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  9. Install tunnel support brace (2). Install mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 100 N.m (74 ft. lbs.).
    GC0152556Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  10. Install vertical brace and mounting bolts (1). Tighten bolts to 45 N.m (33 ft. lbs.).
    GC0152558Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  11. Install the ball joint stud (1) into the knuckle (3), aligning the bolt hole in the knuckle boss with the groove formed in the side of the ball joint stud.
  12. Install a NEW  ball joint stud pinch bolt and nut (2). Tighten the nut to 65 N.m (48 ft. lbs.).
    GC0153263Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    Perform the following two steps on each side of the vehicle.

  13. Place stabilizer bar (2) in position and install link stud (3) to stabilizer bar.
  14. Install stabilizer link nut (4) and tighten to 60 N.m (44 ft. lbs.) while holding the link stud (3) stationary.
    GC0152555Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  15. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  16. Lower the vehicle.
  17. Install the front fascia. Refer to FASCIA, FRONT, INSTALLATION .
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