Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the ball joint (4) into the control arm (2).
- Install the 3 ball joint bolts (3) and the nuts (1). Follow the instructions in the ball joint kit.
Tighten the ball joint bolts (3) according to the specifications in the instructions.
- Install the lower control arm (2) to the front suspension support (1)
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Install the lower control arm front (5) and rear (4) mounting bolts.
- Tighten the front bolt to 107 N.m (79 lb ft).
- Tighten the rear bolt to 170 N.m (125 lb ft).
- Install the lower ball joint stud (3) to the steering knuckle (2).
- Install the ball joint stud (3) through the steering knuckle (2).
- Install the ball joint nut (4). Tighten the ball joint nut to 55 N.m (41 lb ft) plus 180 degrees rotation minimum-65 N.m (50 lb ft) maximum plus 180 degrees rotation to install the cotter pin.
- Install the wiring harness to the lower control arm.
- Install the cotter pin (1).
- If the vehicle is equipped with a stabilizer shaft, remove the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
- Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Inspect the front wheel alignment. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT .