Lower Arm: Installation
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NOTE: Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage.
Position the lower arm and install the 2 new rearward and 1 new forward lower arm bolts.
- Support the front suspension to ride height. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
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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.
Tighten the 2 new rearward and 1 new forward lower arm bolts.
Torque
: 1: 122 lb.ft (165 Nm) 2: 159 lb.ft (215 Nm)
- Insert the lower ball joint into the wheel knuckle and install the new lower ball joint pinch bolt and nut.
Torque
: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)
- Position the front height sensor arm bracket and install the front height sensor arm bracket bolt.
Torque
: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)
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NOTE: If equipped. LH or RH as necessary.
Install the shields and retainers as needed.
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NOTE: If equipped.
Install the shield and the 2 screws.
- Install the front under body shield and install the 2 clips and 11 screws.
- Install the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
- Check and if necessary adjust front toe. Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment .
- Calibrate the suspension system. Connect the scan tool and carry out the Ride Height Calibration routine. Follow the scan tool directions.