Removal And Installation: Installation
- Using a suitable tool, fully insert the lower wishbone steel bushings in the shock absorber mounting points and in the wheel strut.
- Position the lower control arm in place on the vehicle, and install NEW
lower control arm to crossmember mounting bolts, Do not tighten at this time.
- Position the stabilizer bar link (1a) to the lower control arm and install a NEW mounting nut (1c) and holding the stud (1b) tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Using a suitable tool, hold the stud (1b) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Position the brake line bracket in place and install the bracket to lower control arm mounting bolt and tighten securely.
- Install the rear knuckle. Refer to KNUCKLE, REAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Install the wheel studs on the hub and bearing without tightening.
- Mount the special tool (special tool #2000025100, Measuring Tool, Wheel Centering) (1) on the wheel stud heads.
- Using an appropriate plump-bob (2a) determine and mark the stud curvature (2b) that corresponds to the wheel axle (2c).
- Lift the lower control arm up until the height 366.5 mm between the wheel center (1a) and the corresponding mark on the wheel arch (1b).
- Tighten the lower control arm to crossmember mounting bolts to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove the special tool, Measuring Tool, Wheel Centering 2000025100.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
- Perform a wheel alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .




