Installation Procedure
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- Position the lower control arm (1) in the cradle.
- Install and hand tighten the rear lower control arm bushing nuts (1) and (2) bolts.
- Install and hand tighten the front lower control arm bolt (1).
- Install the ball joint to knuckle bolt (1) and nut.
- Tighten the ball joint nut to:
- First Pass: 50 (37 lb ft)
- Second Pass: Loosen 120 degrees
- Second Pass: 50 (37 lb ft)
- Final Pass: plus 30 degrees
- Load the front suspension with the proper jack stand before tightening the bolts to specifications.
- Tighten the front lower control arm bolt and tighten to:
Tighten
- First Pass: 100 (74 lb ft)
- Final Pass: plus 90 degrees
- Tighten the rear bushing to frame bolts and tighten to:
Tighten
- First Pass: 100 (74 lb ft)
- Final Pass: plus 90 degrees.
- Remove the jack stand.
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Verify wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications .
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
CAUTION:
This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .