Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Swift +, 2008 Pontiac Wave, and 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the control arm onto the vehicle.
- Install the control arm front mounting bolt and lock washer.
- Apply a thread sealer to the control arm rear mounting bolt.
- Install the control arm rear mounting bolt.
- If equipped, install the stabilizer shaft link bolt assembly to the control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
- Install the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
- Tighten the ball joint-to-knuckle nut.
Tighten: Tighten the ball joint-to-knuckle nut to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).
- If equipped, install the retaining clip to the ball joint stud.
- Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Place the jackstands under the control arms.
- Lower the vehicle onto the jackstands.
- 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).
- Remove the jackstands.
- Lower the vehicle.
IMPORTANT:
Do not tighten the control arm bolts at this point.
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.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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IMPORTANT:
The control arms must support the weight of the vehicle while the control arm mounting bolts are being tightened.