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.
- Position the lower arm ball joint onto the wheel knuckle.
- Install the new lower arm ball joint nut.
Torque: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)
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NOTE: Do not fully tighten the lower arm-to-frame bolt at this time.
Install the new lower arm-to-frame bolt and flagnut.
Torque: 37 lb.ft (50 Nm)
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NOTE: Only tighten the nut and bolt finger tight at this stage.
Position the lower arm and install a new rear shock absorber lower bolt and flagnut.
- 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.
- Tighten the new lower arm-to-frame bolt and flagnut.
Torque: 166 lb.ft (225 Nm)
- Tighten the shock absorber lower bolt and flagnut.
Torque: 406 lb.ft (550 Nm)
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NOTE: If equipped with dynamic suspension.
Position the ride height sensor arm bracket and install the bolt.
Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)
- Check and if necessary adjust rear camber. Refer to: REAR CAMBER ADJUSTMENT .
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NOTE: If equipped with dynamic suspension.
Calibrate the suspension height sensor. Connect the scan tool and carry out the Ride Height Calibration routine. Follow the scan tool directions.