Rear Lower Arm: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Lincoln Navigator and 2017 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1.

Position the lower arm ball joint onto the wheel knuckle and install the new lower ball joint nut.
- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).

2.

NOTE: Do not tighten the lower arm-to-frame bolt at this time.

Install the new lower arm-to-frame bolt and flagnut.
- Snug the bolt to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

3.

NOTE: Do not tighten the shock absorber lower nut at this time.

Position the lower arm and install a new shock absorber lower bolt and nut.

4.

Install the wheel and tire. Refer to Wheels and Tires .

5.

Lower the vehicle so that the weight of the vehicle is on the wheel and tire assemblies.

6.

Tighten the lower arm-to-frame bolt to 225 Nm (166 lb-ft).

7.

Tighten the shock absorber lower bolt to 550 Nm (406 lb-ft).

8.

NOTE: If equipped with dynamic suspension.

Position the height sensor arm bracket and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-In).

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9.

Check and, if necessary, align the rear end. Refer to Suspension System General Information .

10.

NOTE: If equipped with dynamic suspension.

Calibrate the suspension height sensor. Connect the scan tool and carry out the Ride Height Calibration routine. Follow the scan tool directions.