Installation Procedure
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- Install the upper control arm.
- Install the upper control arm bolts (4) for the 25/35 Series 4WD.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the upper control arm nuts and the adjustment cams (2) 25/35 Series 4WD.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 190 N.m (140 lb ft).
- Install the upper control arm bolts (4) for the 15 Series 2WD, 4WD, and 25/35 Series 2WD.
- Install the upper control arm nuts and the adjustment cams (2) for the 15 Series 2WD, 4WD, and 25/35 Series 2WD.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 190 N.m (140 lb ft).
- Connect the upper control arm to the steering knuckle.
- Install the wheel drive shaft. Refer to AXLE SHAFT in Wheel Drive Shafts.
- Install the new nut to the upper ball joint stud.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the retaining bolts for the brake hose and wheel speed sensor brackets.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Connect the ESC link rod to the sensor, if equipped. Refer to FRONT POSITION SENSOR LINK ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION in Electronic Suspension Control under REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the safety stands.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Verify the wheel alignment. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (WITH REAR WHEEL STEERING) or MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (WITHOUT REAR WHEEL STEERING) in Wheel Alignment under REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .