Lower Control Arm: Installation

Fig 1: Locating Rear Lower Control Arm & Bolts

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CAUTION: Vehicle must be at normal ride height before tightening components to specified torque.

Install the bolt attaching the rear lower control arm (4) to the rear wheel carrier. Tighten to 70 N.m (52 ft. lbs.)

Fig 2: Locating Rear Shock Absorber
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Install the rear shock absorber (1). (Refer to SUSPENSION/REAR/SHOCK - INSTALLATION) .

Fig 3: Locating Rear Spring
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Install the rear spring (1). (Refer to SUSPENSION/REAR/SPRING - INSTALLATION) .

Fig 4: Locating Rear Stabilizer Bar Link
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Install the rear lower control arm to the vehicle. Tighten to 70 N.m (52 ft. lbs.).
Install the rear stabilizer bar link (1) to the rear lower control arm. Tighten to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).

Fig 5: Locating Cover Bolts
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Install the rear lower control arm plastic shield bolt (1).
Install the wheel and tire assembly.
Check vehicle alignment. (Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .