F 150 2WD Pickup V8-4.6L CNG SOHC VIN 9 (1997)
INSTALLATION
1. Align the marks made during removal on the front suspension upper arm cam.
2. Install the front suspension upper arm.
(1) Position the front suspension upper arm.
(2) Install the two bolts and nuts.
NOTE: Align the marks made during removal on the front suspension upper arm cams. The forward front suspension upper arm nut must be
tightened first while the control arms are held at the curb position ride height.
3. Install the upper ball joint castellated nut.
(1) Install the nut.
(2) Install a new cotter pin.
4. Clean the wheel hub mounting surface.
WARNING: WHEN A WHEEL IS INSTALLED, ALWAYS REMOVE ANY CORROSION, DIRT OR FOREIGN MATERIAL
PRESENT ON THE MOUNTING SURFACES OF THE WHEEL OR THE SURFACE OF THE WHEEL HUB, BRAKE DRUM OR
BRAKE ROTOR THAT CONTACTS THE WHEEL. INSTALLING WHEELS WITHOUT PROPER METAL TO METAL CONTACT
AT THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACES CAN CAUSE THE LUG NUTS TO LOOSEN AND THE WHEEL TO COME OFF
WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.
