Lower Arm: Installation

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Install the lower arm bolts loosely. See Figure .
Install the pinch bolt into the wheel knuckle.

Fig 1: Installing Pinch Bolt
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Remove the subframe support. See Figure .
Position the screw jack under the ball joint and raise the ball joint until the previously recorded ride height is achieved.
Tighten the lower arm bolts. See Figure .
Remove the screw jack.
Install the wheel and tire.