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Removal And Installation: Installation

NOTE:

Installation process is the same for both sides of the vehicle.

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  1. If removed reinstall the lower spring isolator (1a) by aligning the end of the last turn of the spring with the tab (1b) of the lower spring isolator.
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  2. Install the upper spring isolator (1a) by aligning the end of the last turn of the spring with the tab (1b) of the upper spring isolator.
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  3. The locating pin (a) of the lower spring isolator must be inserted in the hole (b) of the lower control arm.
  4. If removed reposition the jack underneath the knuckle.
  5. Position the spring with isolators in position on the vehicle.
    NOTE:

    Carefully feed the shock absorber solenoid valve wire through the hole in the body, and take care not to pinch the wire

  6. Carefully raise the jack up and position the shock absorber into place against the body, making sure to line up the locating pins with the holes in the body.
  7. Install the three shock absorber to body mounting bolts and tighten to the. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
  8. Install a NEW  toe link to crossmember mounting bolt, Do not tighten at this time. 
  9. Install a NEW  camber link to knuckle mounting bolt, Do not tighten at this time. 
  10. Install a NEW  stabilizer bar link to stabilizer bar mounting nut and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
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  11. Engage the two wheel speed sensor wire retainers (1, 2).
  12. Remove the jack from under the knuckle.
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  13. Engage the ride height sensor link rod (1) to the ball joint (2).
  14. Connect the brake pad wear sensor wire harness connector.
  15. Connect the electric parking brake (EPB) wire harness connector.
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  16. Install the wheel studs on the hub and bearing without tightening.
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  17. Mount the special tool (special tool #2000025100, Measuring Tool, Wheel Centering) (1) on the wheel stud heads.
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  18. Using an appropriate plump-bob (2a) determine and mark the stud curvature (2b) that corresponds to the wheel axle (2c).
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  19. 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).
  20. Tighten the camber link to knuckle mounting bolt to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
  21. Tighten the toe link to crossmember mounting bolt to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
  22. Remove the special tool, Measuring Tool, Wheel Centering 2000025100.
  23. Remove the jack from the lower control arm.
  24. Install the rear skid plate. Refer to BELLY PAN, REAR SUSPENSION, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  25. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  26. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
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