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14. Tighten the cap screw securing the upper A-arm to the
frame to 35 ft-lb.
15. Using new “patch-lock” cap screws, secure the brake
caliper to the brake disc. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
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16. Install the wheels and tighten to 40 ft-lb (steel wheel)
or 80 ft-lb (aluminum wheel).
17. Install the front bumper; then remove the vehicle from
the support stand.
Rear A Arms
REMOVING
1. Lift and support the vehicle on a support stand that
allows access to the rear suspension with the rear tires
off of the floor. Remove the wheels.
NOTE: The upper A-arm can be removed without
removing the hub or the knuckle. If it is the techni-
cian’s objective to only remove the upper A-arm, pro-
ceed to step 5.
2. Remove and discard the “patch-lock” cap screws
securing the brake caliper to the hub.
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3. Remove and discard the cotter pin from the hub nut;
then remove nut and hub.
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4. Remove the lower shock cap screw and discard the
nut.
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5. Remove the cap screws securing the upper A-arm to
the frame and knuckle. Discard the nuts.
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