Arm, Upper Control: Installation: Installation

Fig 1: Rear Upper Control Arm Mounting

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Position the upper control arm (1) and install the bolt (2) securing the arm to the crossmember. Do not tighten at this time.
Install the bolt (3) and nut (4) securing the upper control arm (1) to the trailing link. Do not tighten at this time.

Fig 2: Tire And Wheel Mounting
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Install the tire and wheel assembly (1). Refer to INSTALLATION . Install and tighten the wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
Lower the vehicle.
Position the vehicle on an alignment rack/drive-on lift. Raise the vehicle as necessary to access mounting bolts and nuts.
Tighten the upper control arm mounting bolt at the crossmember to 95 N.m (70 ft. lbs.).
Tighten the upper control arm mounting bolt nut at the trailing link to 95 N.m (70 ft. lbs.).
Perform wheel alignment as necessary. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .