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.
   CAUTION: Use new control arm bolt.
   Fig 1: Identifying Suspension Control Arm Bolts

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2. Install steering knuckle with front wheel hub referring to step  7) to  17) of "Installation" under FRONT WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE AND WHEEL BEARING REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
3. Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.

   Tightening torque 

   Wheel nut: 85 N.m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft) 

4. Lower hoist and vehicle in unloaded condition, tighten new control arm bolts to specified torque.

   Tightening torque 

   Suspension control arm bolt a: 95 N.m (9.5 kg-m, 69.0 lb-ft) 

   Fig 2: Identifying Suspension Control Arm Bolt

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