Upper & Lower Arms: Installation
- If ball joint dust cover needs replacement, remove dust cover and apply grease to lip and inside of new dust cover. Install dust cover using Installer (MB990800). Ensure dust cover is fully seated.
- If lower arm bushing needs replacement, use Bushing Arbor (MB991246), Bushing Ring (MB991245) and Base (MB990847) to remove and install bushing. Press fit bushing until bushing outer edge is flush with lower arm edge.
- To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. When installing stabilizer link, hold link using a wrench and tighten nut until distance from end of bolt to edge of nut is as specified. See STABILIZER LINK SPECIFICATIONS table under STABILIZER BAR. Tighten upper and lower arm nuts to specification. See appropriate TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table at end of article. Check wheel alignment.