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Lower Suspension Arm

Fig 1: Lower Control Arm Rear Bolts
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1 - LOWER CONTROL ARM
2 - BOLTS
  1. Position the lower suspension arm into the cradle.
  2. Install the rear bolts (2) and flag nuts (3) to secure the lower control arm (1) to the frame, Tighten the bolts (3) to 88 N.m (65 ft lbs).
  3. Install the nut and bolt for the front of the lower control arm Tighten to 169 N.m (125 ft lbs).
    Fig 2: Identifying Stabilizer Link, Tie Rod End & Clevis Bolt
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    NOTE: Orientation of the flag bolt is critical Flag and head of the bolt (7) must be installed on the forward side of the lower control arm. 
  4. Install the lower clevis bolt at the lower control arm and tighten to 169 N.m (125 ft lbs).
  5. Install the stabilizer link (6) at the lower control arm and tighten to 115 N.m (85 ft lbs).
    Fig 3: Removing/Installing Upper Ball Joint At Knuckle
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  6. Install the steering knuckle (3) to the upper ball joint (2) and tighten the nut (4) to 95 N.m (70 ft. lbs.). See INSTALLATION .
  7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Perform wheel alignment. See STANDARD PROCEDURE .