Suspension Control Arm / Bushing Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki Aerio, 2003 Suzuki Aerio, and 2002 Suzuki Aerio. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install suspension control arm as shown but tighten suspension control arm bolts (1) only temporarily.

Fig 1: Installing Suspension Control Arm Bolts & Suspension Control Arm
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Install suspension control arm ball joint to steering knuckle. Align ball stud groove with steering knuckle bolt hole. Then install ball joint bolt (1) from the direction as shown in figure. Tighten suspension arm ball joint nut (2) to specified torque.
Tightening torque

Suspension arm ball joint nut (a): 60 N.m (6.0 kg-m, 43.5 Ft.Lbs)

Fig 2: Installing Suspension Control Arm Ball Joint Bolt & Nut
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Lower hoist and vehicle in non-loaded condition, tighten control arm mounting bolts (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque

Control arm mounting bolt (a): 90 N.m (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 Ft.Lbs)

Fig 3: Tightening Control Arm Mounting Bolts
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Confirm front wheel alignment referring to ADJUSTMENTS .