Lower Control Arm, Removing And Installing: Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
-- Insert the rear control arm -1- into the subframe in direction of -arrow- and swivel it forward.
-- Tighten the bolts -arrows-.
Tighten the bolts -arrows- and nuts in curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING, FRONT AXLE .
Further installation is the reverse order of removal. Note the following:
The level control system sensor lever must point toward vehicle exterior.
The thread on the level control system sensor must be installed into the exterior hole in the control arm. The retaining tab on the level control system sensor must engage into the inner hole in order to assure a correct installation position.
-- For vehicles with a level control system sensor, perform the basic setting. Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to OVERVIEW - LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT
- Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR
- Wheel Bolts. Refer to WHEEL BOLTS TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION .
- Noise insulation bolts. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .
- Underbody trim panel bolts. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS .