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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the ball joint (4) into the control arm (2).
    Fig 1: View Of Ball Joint
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  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.
  3. Install the lower control arm (2). Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
    Fig 2: Identifying Lower Control Arm
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