Lower Control Arm - Installation

4X2

1. Install the lower control arm into place on the vehicle.
2. Install the front and rear control arm pivot bolts finger tight.




3. Install the coil spring (1) into the frame pocket Service and Repair.
4. Install the Spring Compressor DD-1278 (2) up through the lower suspension arm, coil spring and shock hole in the frame.
5. Tighten the tool nut to compress the coil spring (1).





6. Install the knuckle (1) to the control arms.
7. Position the lower ball joint into the steering knuckle.
8. Install the retaining nut on the lower ball joint and tighten to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) then add an additional 90° turn.
9. Position the upper ball joint to the knuckle (1).
10. Install the retaining nut on the upper ball joint and tighten to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) then add an additional 90° turn.
11. Support the lower control arm at the outboard side of the lower control arm to support vehicle weight.
12. Remove the spring compressor tool (3).

13. Install the shock absorber. Service and Repair.
14. Install the stabilizer link Service and Repair.
15. Remove the lower control arm support.
16. Install the wheel and tire assembly and lower the vehicle. Service and Repair.
17. Lower the vehicle to the floor with vehicle weight and Tighten the front and rear pivot bolts to the frame to 204 Nm (150 ft. lbs.).
18. Perform a wheel alignment Service and Repair.