Arm, Lower Control: Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Control Arm, Control Arm Pivot Bolts & Rail Brackets

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Position the lower control arm (2) at the frame rail brackets. Install the cam/pivot bolts (3) and nuts. Tighten the nuts finger-tight.
CAUTION:
The ball joint stud taper must be CLEAN and DRY before installing into the knuckle. Clean the stud taper with mineral spirits to remove dirt and grease.
Install the ball joint into the steering knuckle. and tighten the nut to 54 N.m (40 ft.lbs) plus an additional 90° turn.

Fig 2: Clevis Bracket
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Install shock absorber lower clevis bolt/nut (4). Tighten the nut to 150 N.m (110 ft.lbs.). with full vehicle weight.

Fig 3: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Link & Bolts
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Install the stabilizer bar link lower bolt (2) Tighten the bolt to 102 N.m (75 ft.lbs.) with full vehicle weight. . Refer to LINK, STABILIZER BAR, INSTALLATION .

Fig 4: Identifying Lower Control Arm, Control Arm Pivot Bolts & Rail Brackets
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Align the marks front and rear (1) at the cam/pivot bolts (3) and tighten the nuts. Tighten the nuts to 170 N.m (125 ft.lbs.). with full vehicle weight.
Install the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to WHEELS, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
Perform a wheel alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .