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Removal And Installation: Installation

  1. Using a suitable tool, fully insert the lower wishbone steel bushings in the shock absorber mounting points and in the wheel strut.
  2. 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. 
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  3. 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 .
  4. Using a suitable tool, hold the stud (1b) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
  5. Position the brake line bracket in place and install the bracket to lower control arm mounting bolt and tighten securely.
  6. Install the rear knuckle. Refer to KNUCKLE, REAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
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  7. Install the wheel studs on the hub and bearing without tightening.
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  8. Mount the special tool (special tool #2000025100, Measuring Tool, Wheel Centering) (1) on the wheel stud heads.
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  9. Using an appropriate plump-bob (2a) determine and mark the stud curvature (2b) that corresponds to the wheel axle (2c).
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  10. 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).
  11. Tighten the lower control arm to crossmember mounting bolts to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
  12. Remove the special tool, Measuring Tool, Wheel Centering 2000025100.
  13. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  14. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
  15. Perform a wheel alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .