Suspension Control Arm / Bushing Removal and Installation: Installation

Reference: SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM / STEERING KNUCKLE CHECK 

Reference: SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM BUSHING CHECK 

Reference: SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM JOINT CHECK 

1. Install suspension control arm as shown but tighten suspension control arm bolts (1) only temporarily.
   Fig 1: Installing Suspension Control Arm

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2. 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 lb-ft) 

   Fig 2: Tightening Suspension Arm Ball Joint Nut

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3. 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 lb-ft) 

   Fig 3: Tightening Control Arm Mounting Bolts

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4. Confirm front wheel alignment referring to FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT .