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18. If not replacing the A-arm, thoroughly clean the A-arm and
pivot tube.
19. Install new ball joint into A-arm. Refer to “Ball Joint
Replacement” section.
20. Insert new A-arm bushings and pivot tube into new A-arm.
21. Install new lower A-arm assembly onto vehicle frame.
Torque new bolt to specification.
22. Insert lower A-arm ball joint end into the bearing carrier.
Install lower ball joint pinch bolt (E) into the bearing carrier
and torque bolt to specification.
Exploded View
Upon A-arm installation completion, test vehicle
at low speeds before putting into service.
Front Upper / Lower A-arm Bolts:
40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm)
Front Ball Joint Pinch Bolts:
22.5 ft. lbs. (30.5 Nm)
Shock Mounting Bolts: 30 ft. lbs. (41 Nm)
Upper
A-arm
Lower
A-arm
Grease
Screws
Ball Joint
Pinch
Bearing
CV Shield
Bushings
Grease
Ball Joint
Carrier
Bolts
Zerk
Pivot
Zerk
Tube
Pivot
Tube
Bushings
Upper Fastener
Lower Fastener