Installation Procedure
- Install the control arm onto the vehicle.
- Connect the front of the control arm to the body of the vehicle with the front mounting bolt and the washer.
- Apply a thread sealer to the control arm rear mounting bolts.
- Connect the rear of the control arm to the body of the vehicle with the rear mounting bracket and bolts.
- Install the stabilizer shaft link bolt assembly. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
- Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
- Tighten the ball joint-to-knuckle nut.
Tighten: Tighten the ball joint-to-knuckle/strut nut to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
- Connect the retaining clip to the ball joint stud.
- Install the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Place the jackstands under the control arms.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Tighten the control arm rear mounting bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the control arm rear mounting bolts to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
- Tighten the control arm front mounting bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the control arm front mounting bolt to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove the jackstands.
- Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
Use a new self-locking nut when installing the control arm link assembly. Failure to do so may allow the normal road and vehicle vibration to possibly loosen the nut and could cause vehicle handling concerns.
IMPORTANT:
Do not tighten the control arm bolts at this point.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
The control arms must support the weight of the vehicle while the control arm mounting bolts are being tightened.
NOTE:
Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Notice
in Cautions and Notices.