Installation Procedure
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- Install the lower control arm rear bushing. Refer to Lower Control Arm Bushings Replacement .
- Position the lower control arm to the frame assembly and steering knuckle.
- Note the previous orientation and install the lower control arm to steering knuckle pinch bolt. Hand tighten only.
- Install the lower control arm front bushing to frame bolt. Hand tighten only.
- Install the lower control arm rear bushing to frame bolts and nuts.
Tighten:
- Tighten the nuts with the lower control arm at the proper Z trim height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection Procedure in Suspension General Diagnosis.
- Install a new ball stud to steering knuckle pinch bolt.
Tighten the ball stud to steering knuckle pinch nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Reverse the nut 3/4 of a turn.
Tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft) +40 degrees.
- Tighten the bolts with the front suspension loaded by using the proper jackstand.
- Tighten the front bushing to frame bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft) plus 90 degrees.
- Tighten the rear bushing to frame bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft) plus 90 degrees.
- If equipped with a LX9 engine, perform one of the following steps:
- If the right lower control arm was removed, install the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.5L (LX9).
- If the left lower control arm was removed, install the side transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Side (W/L61)Transmission Mount Replacement - Side (W/LX9) in Automatic Transaxle - 4T40-E/4T45-E.
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.