Charger V6-3.5L (2009)
2. Install nut (1) on lower control arm cradle bolt, but do not tighten at this time.
CAUTION: Before installing knuckle to lower control arm, measure height of ball joint seal boot (1) mounted on knuckle. If seal boot height is
above 25.5 mm, any air inside seal boot must be expelled. To do so, follow these steps.
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Tip ball joint stud completely to one side.
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Using thumb and index finger, gently squeeze seal boot together at center expelling any air. Do not allow grease to be release.
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Push down very top of seal boot.
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Return ball joint stud to original "centered" position.
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Measure ball joint seal boot height (1) making sure it is within specification.
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Wipe any grease from ball joint stud.
3. Pull knuckle (1) downward and position lower control arm (4) over ball joint stud. Release knuckle, guiding stud into lower control arm. Install
NEW nut (5) on ball joint stud attaching lower control arm (4) to knuckle (1). Tighten nut by holding ball joint stud with a hex wrench while
turning nut with a wrench. Tighten nut using crow foot wrench on torque wrench to 68 Nm + 90° turn (50 ft. lbs. + 90° turn).
