Upper 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.

NOTE: Only tighten the nuts and bolts finger tight at this stage.

Install the upper arm and install the new upper arm-to-frame bolt, washer, camber set shim and flagnut.

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Position the upper arm into the wheel knuckle.

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NOTE: Only tighten the nut finger tight at this stage.

Install the new upper arm nut.

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Install the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
Lower the vehicle so that the weight of the vehicle is on the wheel and tire assemblies.
1. Tighten the upper arm-to-wheel knuckle nut.
  Torque: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)
2. Tighten the upper arm-to-frame bolt.
  Torque: 166 lb.ft (225 Nm)
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Check and if necessary adjust rear camber. Refer to: REAR CAMBER ADJUSTMENT .