Front Lower Control Arm - Installation

INSTALLATION






NOTE: If installing a lower control arm engine cradle bolt that is a wheel alignment adjustment bolt (1) (identifying lengthwise grooved shaft (2)), make sure to install it in the same position which it was in upon removal. For more details on installation of this special bolt, Wheel Alignment Procedures .






1. Slide lower control arm (1) into position in engine cradle (2) and place ball joint stem into mounting hole in knuckle.

NOTE: When installing lower control arm engine cradle bolts, it important to note that the forward bolt is installed front-to-rear and the rearward bolt is installed rear-to-front.

2. Install lower control arm mounting bolts and nuts (3 and 4). Do not tighten bolts at this time.





3. Raise steering gear to mounted position and install lower mounting bolts (2 and 3). Install upper mounting bolt (4) and nut. Tighten all mounting bolts to 122 Nm (90 ft. lbs.).





4. Install heat shields (3) above both inner tie rod bellows (2). Tighten mounting screws to 7 Nm (62 in. lbs.).





5. Pull downward on control arm and guide ball joint stud into knuckle (3). Install NEW nut (4) on ball joint stud. Tighten nut by holding ball joint stud with a hex wrench while turning nut with a wrench. Tighten nut using crow foot wrench on torque wrench to 68 Nm + 90° turn (50 ft. lbs. + 90° turn).





6. Align shock clevis bracket (2) with lower control arm (7) bushing and install mounting bolt (1) and nut (3). Do not tighten nut at this time.






NOTE: Always install a new hub nut. The original hub nut is one-time use only and should be discarded when removed.

7. Install hub nut (1) on end of axle half shaft (2). While a helper applies brakes to keep hub from turning, tighten hub nut to 213 Nm (157 ft. lbs.).





8. Install tire and wheel assembly (1) Tires And Wheels - Installation
9. Lower vehicle.
10. Position vehicle on an alignment rack/drive-on lift.






NOTE: When tightening lower shock clevis mounting bolt, do not attempt rotating bolt. Bolt shaft is serrated. Turn nut only.

11. Tighten lower shock clevis bracket bolt nut (3) to 174 Nm (128 ft. lbs.).
12. Perform wheel alignment. Wheel Alignment Procedures






CAUTION: If lower control arm engine cradle bolt is a wheel alignment adjustment bolt (lengthwise grooved shaft (2)), be sure to only tighten nut. Do not rotate bolt or damage to cradle will occur.

13. Once camber is found to be within specifications, tighten lower control arm cradle bolt nuts to 176 Nm (130 ft. lbs.) while holding the bolts stationary.
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