Arm, Lower Control: Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Dodge Journey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Lower Control Arm Mounting

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Position the lower control arm (3) and install the bolt (6) and nut (4) securing the lower control arm to the crossmember (5). Do not tighten at this time.
Install the bolt (7) and nut (2) securing the lower control arm (3) to the knuckle (1). Do not tighten at this time.

Fig 2: Supporting Rear Shock
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If equipped with load-leveling shocks, place a jack (2) against the lower shock eye and support the lower end of the shock assembly (1). Lift the shock assembly using the jack until the hole in the lower shock eye lines up with that in the lower control arm.

Fig 3: Rear Lower Shock Mounting
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Install the mounting bolt (4) and nut (1) fastening the shock assembly (2) to the lower control arm (3). Do not tighten at this time.

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Stabilizer Link
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NOTE:
When attaching a stabilizer bar link to the lower control arm it is important that the lower mounting stud be positioned properly. The lower mounting stud on the right side link needs to point toward the front of the vehicle when inserted through the lower control arm mounting flange. The left side link lower stud needs to point toward the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise the suspension geometry will not function properly.

CAUTION:
Before installing the nut in the following step, it is especially important to clean the threads and apply Mopar® Lock AND Seal Adhesive or equivalent.
If equipped, attach the stabilizer bar link (2) to the lower control arm (4). Install the nut (3) and while holding the stabilizer bar link lower stud stationary, tighten the nut (3) to 100 N.m (74 ft. lbs.).

Fig 5: Tire & Wheel Mounting
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Install the tire and wheel assembly (1). Refer to INSTALLATION . Install and tighten the wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
Lower the vehicle.
Position the vehicle on an alignment rack/drive-on lift. Raise the vehicle as necessary to access mounting bolts and nuts.
Tighten the lower control arm mounting bolt nut at the crossmember to 105 N.m (77 ft. lbs.).
Tighten the lower control arm mounting bolt nut at the knuckle to 105 N.m (77 ft. lbs.).
Tighten the shock assembly lower mounting bolt nut to 99 N.m (73 ft. lbs.).
Perform wheel alignment as necessary. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .