Lower Arm: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the lower arm and loosely install the lower arm-to-frame bolt and flagnut.
- Loosely install the lower arm-to-axle nut and bolt.
- Before tightening the fasteners, use a suitable jack to raise the suspension until the distance between the lip of the fender and the center of the wheel hub is equal to the measurement taken in the removal procedure.
- Tighten the lower arm-to-frame bolt to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
- Tighten the lower arm-to-axle bolt to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
- Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article.
NOTE:
The rear suspension lower arms are interchangeable from side-to-side, with OUTBOARD stamped on one side of the arms for positioning during installation.