Arm, Lower Control: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the lower control arm in the front suspension crossmember.
- Install a NEW
rear lower control arm bolt and a NEW
rear lower control arm nut (1). Do not tighten to specification at this time.
- Install a NEW
front lower control arm bolt and a NEW
front lower control arm nut (1). Do not tighten to specification at this time.
- Insert a pry bar (1) in the opening between the control arm front mounting bolt and the front fascia support beam.
- Pry down on the control arm (2) until the ball joint stud is clear of the control arm, align the stud with hole in control arm then slowly release the control arm.
- Lower the vehicle and install a floor jack under the control arm. Raise the jack until the lower control arm is at ride height. Tighten the bolts:
- Front lower control arm bolt: 100 N.m Plus 135° (74 ft. lbs. Plus 135°).
- Rear lower control arm bolt: 75 N.m Plus 90° (55 ft. lbs Plus 90°.).
- Raise the vehicle back up to the original position.
- Install the Lower Load Beam. Refer to LOAD BEAM, LOWER, INSTALLATION
.
- Install a NEW ball joint nut (1) and tighten to 25 N.m plus 175° (18 ft. lbs. plus 175°).
- Install the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Lower the vehicle.