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Lower Control Arm: Installation

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  1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Install front leg of lower control arm onto vehicle, then rear leg. Install lower control arm pivot bolts, washers and NEW nuts, with bolt heads facing forward.
    2. CAUTION: When installing upper ball joint stud nut, tighten nut to align cotter pin hole. Do not tighten ball joint stud nut more than an additional 1/6 turn to align cotter pin hole. Complete tightening of upper ball joint stud nut with vehicle at proper riding height specification.
  2. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Lower vehicle. Check wheel alignment and adjust ride height. See appropriate SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT. Complete tightening of lower control arm pivot bolts and nuts with vehicle at proper ride height.
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