Lower Arm: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and bushing damage may occur.
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NOTE: Only tighten the nuts and bolts finger tight at this stage.
Position the lower arm and install the new lower arm bolts nuts.
- Attach the lower ball joint to the wheel knuckle.
- Install the new lower ball joint nut.
Torque: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)
- Install the new shock absorber and spring assembly lower nuts.
Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)
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NOTE: Do not use power tools to remove or install the stabilizer bar link nuts. Damage to the stabilizer bar link ball joints and boots may occur.NOTE: The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque.NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut.
Install the new front stabilizer link lower nut.
Torque: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
- Use a suitable jack to raise the suspension until the distance between the center of the hub and the lip of the fender is equal to the measurement taken during removal (curb height).
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NOTE: Tighten the lower arm bolt and nuts with the weight of the vehicle on the wheels and tires or damage to the bushings may occur.
Tighten the new lower arm bolts nuts.
Torque: 258 lb.ft (350 Nm)
- Position the height sensor arm bracket and install the height sensor arm bracket screw.
Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)
- Install the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
- Check and if necessary adjust front camber and caster. Refer to: Front Camber and Caster Adjustment .
- Calibrate the suspension system. Connect the scan tool and carry out the Ride Height Calibration routine. Follow the scan tool directions.