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Lower Control Arm: Installation

  1. Install shock absorber bracket to lower control arm assembly with bolt. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  2. Install lower control arm assembly with camber adjust cam No. 1, camber adjust cam No. 2 and nut. Align matchmarks on camber adjusting cam and suspension crossmember. See Figure. After stabilizing suspension, tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  3. Install lower control arm assembly to lower ball joint. Install nut and NEW cotter pin. See Fig 1. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  4. Install bolts and lower control arm assembly. See Figure. After stabilizing suspension, tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  5. Connect steering gear assembly with bolts. See Figure. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  6. Install steering rack housing bracket No. 2 with bolts. See Figure.
  7. Install stabilizer link to stabilizer bar with bolt and nut. See Figure. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  8. Install stabilizer link with nut. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  9. Install shock absorber to shock absorber bracket with bolt and nut. See Figure. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  10. Install height control sensor link to shock absorber bracket with nut. See Figure. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  11. Install engine under cover.
  12. Install front wheel and tighten lug nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  13. Install wheel hub ornament with bolts. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  14. Check wheel alignment. See appropriate SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT.
Fig 1: Connecting Lower Control Arm To Ball Joint
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