Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the lower control arm to the frame.
- Install the lower control arm mounting bolts and nuts. Do not tighten.
- Install the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Install the lower ball joint retaining nut.
Tighten
Tighten the lower ball joint retaining nut to 10 N.m (84 lb in) using the J 35551 90 degrees to the torque wrench. Tighten the nut an additional 120 degrees.
When tightening the nut a minimum torque of 50 N.m (37 lb ft) must be obtained.
If 50 N.m (37 lb ft) is not obtained, inspect the nut for stripped threads.
If the threads are satisfactory, replace the ball joint and the knuckle.
If required, turn the nut up an additional 60 degrees in order to allow for the installation of the cotter pin.
- Install the Road Sensing Suspension position sensor to the lower control arm.
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Lower the vehicle allow the vehicle to assume proper trim height.
Tighten
- Tighten the lower control arm rear mounting bolt to nut to 157 N.m (116 lb ft).
- Tighten the lower control arm forward mounting bolt to nut to 126 N.m (93 lb ft).