Lower Arm: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Do not tighten the shock absorber lower nut, lower arm forward nut or lower arm rearward nut until the installation procedure is complete and the weight of the vehicle is resting on the wheel and tire assemblies.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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 & TIRES .
- Check and, if necessary, align the front end. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
NOTE:
Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while installing the nut.
NOTE:
Use a crowfoot wrench to tighten the lower arm rearward nut.