Control Arm Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Reno and 2005 Suzuki Forenza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the control arm.
Install the control arm-to-crossmember bolts. Do not tighten the bolts.

Fig 1: Installing Control Arm
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Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
Install the ball joint pinch bolt and the nut.
Tighten

Tighten the ball joint pinch bolt nut to 60 N.m (44 lb-ft).

Fig 2: Installing Ball Joint Pinch Bolt And Nut
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Install the control arm-to-crossmember bolts.
Tighten
- Tighten the front control arm-to-crossmember bolt to 125 N.m (92 lb-ft).
- Tighten the rear control arm-to-crossmember bolt to 110 N.m (81 lb-ft).
Install the wheel. Refer to "WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 3: Installing Control Arm
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