Arm, Lower Control: Installation

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Position the lower suspension arm (4) in the axle bracket and frame rail bracket.
NOTE:
Position the paint dot located on the control arm toward the axle and facing outboard. If paint dot is not visible, the bend should point inboard, and the short end should attach to the axle side.

NOTE:
Frame and axle bolts should be installed outboard to inboard.
Install the frame bolt and nut (3) finger tighten.
Install bolt and new nut (3) finger tighten in the axle.
Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
If a castor adjustment kit has been installed, there is a different torque specification.
Tighten the suspension arm lower axle bracket nut to the proper torque. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Tighten the suspension arm lower frame bracket nut to the proper torque. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Align vehicle to specifications. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .