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Lower Arm: Installation

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  1. Position the lower arm and loosely install the new front and rear lower arm bolts.
  2. Remove the jackstand.
  3. Position the wheel knuckle on the lower ball joint and install the new lower ball joint bolt and nut.
    • To install, tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  4. Position a floor jack under the lower ball joint and raise it until the previously recorded ride height is achieved.
    • Tighten the lower arm forward bolt to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the lower arm rearward bolt to 150 Nm (110 lb-ft).
  5. Check and, if necessary, align the front end. For additional information, refer to GENERAL PROCEDURES .
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