Installation Procedure

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Install the lower control arm.
Install the lower control arm 15-series bolts.

Fig 1: Installing Lower Control Arm Bolts & 15-Series Washers
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Install the lower control arm 25/35-series bolts.

Fig 2: Installing Lower Control Arm Nuts & 25/35-Series Washers
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the lower control arm retaining nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the nuts to 150 N.m (110 lb ft).
Connect lower ball joint stud to the steering knuckle.
Install the wheel drive shaft. Refer to AXLE SHAFT in Wheel Drive Shafts.
Install the nut to the lower ball joint stud.
Tighten

Tighten the nut to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
Install the torsion bars. Refer to TORSION BAR REPLACEMENT .
Install the shock absorber lower nut and bolt. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT .
Install the stabilizer shaft links to the lower control arm. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the safety stands.
Lower the vehicle.
Align the vehicle. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (WITH REAR WHEEL STEERING) or MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (WITHOUT REAR WHEEL STEERING) in Wheel Alignment under REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .

Fig 3: Installing Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut
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