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Lower Control Arm

REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. If equipped with ABS brakes remove sensor wire from the inboard side of the arm.






3. If the vehicle is equipped with a cam bolt service package paint or scribe alignment marks on the cam adjusters and suspension arm for installation reference.





4. Remove the lower suspension arm nut and bolt from the axle.
5. Remove the nut and bolt/cam bolt from the frame rail bracket and remove the lower suspension arm.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the lower suspension arm in the axle bracket and frame rail bracket.

NOTE: Small holes in the side of the arm face inboard.

2. Install the rear bolt and nut finger tighten.
3. Install bolt/cam bolt and new nut finger tighten in the axle and align the reference marks.
4. If equipped with ABS brakes install sensor wire to the inboard side of the arm with new clips.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Tighten axle bracket nut to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).
7. Tighten frame bracket nut to 176 Nm (130 ft. lbs.).
8. Align vehicle to specifications.