Installation Procedure

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Install the upper control arm to the frame.

Fig 1: Installing Upper Control Arm To Frame
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Install the upper control arm retaining bolts.
Install the shims to the original position.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the upper control arm retaining nuts.
Tighten
- Tighten the upper control arm retaining nuts with the front suspension loaded.
- Tighten the upper control arm retaining nuts to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
Install the upper ball joint stud to the steering knuckle. Refer to UPPER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT (RWD) or UPPER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT (4WD) .
Tighten the upper control arm shaft nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the upper control arm shaft nuts to 115 N.m (85 lb ft).

Fig 2: Upper Control Arm Shaft Nuts & Bolts
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Install the ABS wire and the brake hose bracket to the upper control arm.
Install the ABS wire and the brake hose bracket to the upper control arm mounting bolts and nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the ABS wire and the brake hose bracket to the upper control arm nuts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.
Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT in Wheel Alignment.

Fig 3: Installing ABS Wire & Brake Hose Bracket To Upper Control Arm
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