Lower Arm: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position the lower arm and loosely install the new shock absorber lower bolt and nut.
Loosely install the new lower arm forward nut and bolt.
Loosely install the new lower arm rearward nut and bolt.
Position the lower ball joint into the wheel knuckle and install the new lower ball joint nut.
- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
Install the new stabilizer bar link lower nut.
- Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
Use a suitable jack to raise the suspension until the distance between the center of the hub and the lip of the fender is equal to the measurement taken in Step 1 (curb height).

Fig 1: Identifying Distance From Center Of Hub To Lip Of Fender
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Use a crowfoot wrench to tighten the lower arm rearward nut.

Tighten the lower arm rearward nut to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
Tighten the lower arm forward nut to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
Tighten the shock absorber lower nut to 550 Nm (406 lb-ft).
Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, REFER to WHEELS AND TIRES .
Check and, if necessary, align the front end. For additional information, REFER to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .