Lower Control Arm: Installation
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Install front leg of lower control arm onto vehicle, then rear leg. Install lower control arm pivot bolts, washers and NEW nuts, with bolt heads facing forward.
- Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table. Lower vehicle. Check wheel alignment and adjust ride height. See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES - TRUCKS article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT. Complete tightening of lower control arm pivot bolts and nuts with vehicle at proper ride height.
CAUTION:
When installing upper ball joint stud nut, tighten nut to align cotter pin hole. DO NOT tighten ball joint stud nut more than an additional 1/6 turn to align cotter pin hole. Complete tightening of upper ball joint stud nut with vehicle at proper riding height specification.