Arm - Lower Control - AWD: Installation

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Fig 1: Wheel Alignment Adjustment Bolt

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NOTE: If installing a lower control arm engine cradle bolt that is a wheel alignment adjustment bolt (1) (identifying lengthwise grooved shaft (2)), make sure to install it in the same position which it was in upon removal. For more details on installation of this special bolt, (Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .

Fig 2: Arm Attachment at Crossmember

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Slide lower control arm (1) into position in engine cradle (2) and place ball joint stem into mounting hole in knuckle.
NOTE: When installing lower control arm engine cradle bolts, it important to note that the forward bolt is installed front-to-rear and the rearward bolt is installed rear-to-front.
Install lower control arm mounting bolts and nuts (3 and 4). Do not tighten bolts at this time.

Fig 3: Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
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Raise steering gear to mounted position and install lower mounting bolts (2 and 3). Install upper mounting bolt (4) and nut. Tighten all mounting bolts to 122 N.m (90 ft. lbs.) torque.

Fig 4: Rack Assembly And Inner Tie Rod Bellows Heat Shields
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Install heat shields (3) above both inner tie rod bellows (2). Tighten mounting screws to 7 N.m (62 in. lbs.) torque.

Fig 5: Ball Joint & Axle Attachment At Knuckle
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Pull downward on control arm and guide ball joint stud into knuckle (3). Install NEW nut (4) on ball joint stud. Tighten nut by holding ball joint stud with a hex wrench while turning nut with a wrench. Tighten nut using crow foot wrench on torque wrench to 122 N.m (90 ft. lbs.) torque.

Fig 6: Shock Attachment at Lower Control Arm
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Align shock clevis bracket (2) with lower control arm (7) bushing and install mounting bolt (1) and nut (3). Do not tighten nut at this time.

Fig 7: Locating Axle Shaft Hub Nut
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Install hub nut (1) on end of axle half shaft (2). While a helper applies brakes to keep hub from turning, tighten hub nut to 213 N.m (157 ft. lbs.) torque.

Fig 8: Tire And Wheel Mounting
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Install tire and wheel assembly (1) (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - INSTALLATION) . Tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 150 N.m (110 ft. lbs.) torque.
Lower vehicle.
Position vehicle on an alignment rack/drive-on lift.

Fig 9: Shock Attachment at Lower Control Arm
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NOTE: When tightening lower shock clevis mounting bolt, do not attempt rotating bolt. Bolt shaft is serrated. Turn nut only.
Tighten lower shock clevis bracket bolt nut (3) to 174 N.m (128 ft. lbs.) torque.
Perform wheel alignment. (Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

Fig 10: Wheel Alignment Adjustment Bolt
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CAUTION: If lower control arm engine cradle bolt is a wheel alignment adjustment bolt (lengthwise grooved shaft (2)), be sure to only tighten nut. Do not rotate bolt or damage to cradle will occur.
Once camber is found to be within specifications, tighten lower control arm cradle bolt nuts to 176 N.m (130 ft. lbs.) torque while holding the bolts stationary.
install belly pan. (Refer to BODY/EXTERIOR/BELLY PAN - INSTALLATION)