Rainier AWD L6-4.2L (2007)
14. Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Important: Take care not to disengage the axle shaft from the transmission.
1. Position the lower control arm ball joint stud to the steering knuckle.
Important: Ensure that the spacer stays in position on the front control arm bracket front bushing.
2. Pivot the lower control arm outward and upward in order to connect the lower control arm to the lower control arm bracket.
3. Install the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting bolts.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.
Important: Ensure that the lower control arm is parallel to the lower control arm bracket during the installation and tightening of the
lower control arm mounting bolts and nuts. This will ensure correct alignment of the lower control arm bushings.
4. Install the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting nuts.
Tighten the nuts to 130 N.m (96 lb ft).
5. Connect the shock module yoke to the lower control arm.
6. Install the shock module yoke lower mounting nut.
Tighten the nut to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
