Lower Arm: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Attach the lower ball joint to the wheel knuckle.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.
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NOTE: Only tighten the nuts and bolts finger tight at this stage.
Position the lower arm and install the new lower arm bolts and nuts.
- Install the new lower ball joint nut.
Torque: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)
- Install the new shock absorber and spring assembly lower nuts.
Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)
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NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.
Install the new front stabilizer link lower nut.
Torque: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
- 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).
- Tighten the new lower arm bolts nuts.
Torque: 258 lb.ft (350 Nm)
- Install the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
- Check and if necessary adjust front camber. Refer to: Front Camber and Caster Adjustment .