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Control Arm

Front Lower Control Ball Stud Nuts to Control Arm 50 ft. lbs.
Front Lower Control Arm Mounting Nuts 83 ft. lbs.
Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud to Steering Knuckle Nut 15 ft. lbs. + 120 degrees
Tighten the nut in order to align the cotter pin hole with the front lower control arm ball stud. Do NOT loosen the nut in order to align the cotter pin hole.