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4. Remove screws and nuts securing suspension
arm to frame.
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1. Suspension arm screws
5. Remove suspension arm.
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MOVE OUTWARDS
Lower Suspension Arm Installation
The installation is the reverse of the removal pro-
cedure. However, pay attention to the following.
Lubricate suspension arm. Refer to
PERIODIC
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
subsection.
Tighten ball joint nut to specification.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Nut securing ball joint
to knuckle
48 N•m ± 6 N•m
(35 lbf•ft ± 4 lbf•ft)
Perform steering alignment procedure. Refer to
STEERING ALIGNMENT
subsection.
UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
Upper Suspension Arm Removal
1. Safely lift and support the vehicle off the
ground.
2. Remove wheel, refer to
WHEELS AND TIRES
subsection.
3. Remove fasteners retaining brake hose to vehi-
cle.
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4. Remove and discard cotter pin retaining ball
joint.
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5. Remove ball joint nut and washer.
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