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Lower Arm Bushing: Installation

    CAUTION: Make sure the bush is correctly aligned.
  1. Mark the position of the bushing in relation to the lower arm.
    1. Make sure the correct marked side line 'RH' or 'LH' on the special tool (204-535/3) is aligned with the scribed line on the RH or LH bush to be installed.
    2. Extend the line from the installer tool onto the bush using a marker pen. Using the marked line, align the bush to the lower arm before installing the bush.
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    2. CAUTION: Make sure the correct special tool is used to install the bushings to the correct depth.
  2. Using the special tools, install the lower arm rear bushings.
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    3. CAUTION: Make sure the bush is correctly aligned.
  3. Using the special tools, install the lower arm front bushings
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  4. Install the LH lower arm.
    • Fit the bolts but do not fully tighten at this stage.
  5. Connect the shock absorber and spring assembly to the lower arm.
    • Tighten the nut and bolt to 300 Nm (221 lb.ft).
  6. Release the halfshaft.
  7. Using the special tools, install the halfshaft in the wheel hub.
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  8. Connect the upper arm and wheel knuckle.
    • Install a new nut and tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb.ft).
  9. Secure the stabilizer bar link.
    • Tighten the nut to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).
  10. Connect the tie-rod end ball joint.
    • Install a new nut and tighten to 76 Nm (56 lb.ft).
    11. CAUTION: Install the halfshaft nut finger tight.
  11. Install a new halfshaft retaining nut and lightly tighten.
  12. Secure the brake hose retaining bracket to the wheel knuckle.
    • Tighten the bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
  13. Secure the LH stabilizer link.
    • Tighten the nut to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).
  14. Tighten the new halfshaft retaining nut to 230 Nm (170 lb.ft).
    • Stake the nut to the halfshaft.
  15. Set the height distance between the center of the halfshaft end and the edge of the fender trim to 466 mm (18.34").
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  16. Tighten the lower arm bolts to 275 Nm (203 lb.ft).
    • Align the bolts to the marks made previously.
  17. Install the RH lower arm. For additional information, refer to: Lower Arm (204-01, Removal and Installation).
  18. Install the wheels and tires.
    • Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).
  19. Carry out the wheel alignment procedure.
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