Arm, Lower Control: Installation
- Position the lower control arm in the front suspension crossmember.
- Install a NEW
lower control arm rear vertical bolt and a NEW
lower control arm rear vertical nut (1). Do not tighten to specification at this time.
- Install a NEW
lower control arm front horizontal pivot bolt (3). 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 lower control arm front horizontal pivot bolt to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Tighten the lower control arm rear vertical bolt to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Raise the vehicle back up to the original position.
- Install the lower load beam. Refer to LOAD BEAM, LOWER, INSTALLATION
.
- Install a NEW lower ball joint nut (1) and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.