Front Lower Arm: Installation

1.

NOTE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and bushing damage may occur.

NOTE: Finger tight at this stage.

Position the lower control arm and install the 2 new lower arm forward and rearward bolts and nuts.

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2.

Attach the lower ball joint to the wheel knuckle assembly.

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3.

Install the new lower ball joint nut.
- Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).

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4.

Install the 2 new lower shock absorber nuts.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

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5.

NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.

Install the new stabilizer bar link lower nut.
- Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).

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6.

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 during removal (curb height).

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7.

Tighten the 2 lower arm forward and rearward bolts and nuts.
- Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).

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8.

NOTE: If equipped with dynamic suspension.

Position the height sensor arm bracket and install the height sensor arm bracket screw.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

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9.

Install the wheel and tire. Refer to Wheels and Tires .

10.

Check and, if necessary, align the front end. Refer to Suspension System General Information .

11.

If equipped with dynamic suspension, calibrate the suspension height sensor. Connect the scan tool and carry out the Ride Height Calibration routine. Follow the scan tool directions.