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Installation Procedure

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IMPORTANT: The control arm nuts should be tightened with the vehicle unsupported and resting on the wheels at the normal trim height.
Fig 1: View Of Control Arm, Nuts & Bolts (FE7)
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  1. Install the control arm to the rear suspension support assembly.
  2. Install the hub and bearing, if necessary. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear (FE1, FE3)  or Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear (FE7) .
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Install a new stabilizer link bolt and nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the new stabilizer link bolt nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

  4. Install the rear suspension support assembly. Refer to Support Replacement - Rear (W/FE1, FE3) or Support Replacement - Rear (W/FE7) .
    5. Fig 2: View Of Center Support Brackets
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  5. Install the support bracket bolts (1).
  6. Lower the vehicle to obtain trim height.
  7. Tighten the control arm nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the control arm nuts to 149 N.m (110 lb ft).

  8. Lower the vehicle.
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