Patriot 2WD L4-2.0L (2008)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Front Lower Control Arm - Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Place the lower control arm (2) into the front suspension crossmember (1).
2. Insert the rear bolt (3) up through the crossmember (1) and lower control arm (2).
3. Install, but do not fully tighten, the nut (1) on the rear bolt attaching the lower control arm (3) to the crossmember (4).
4. Install, but do not fully tighten, the front bolt (2) attaching the lower control arm to the crossmember.
5. With no weight or obstruction on the lower control arm, tighten the lower control arm rear mounting bolt nut (1) to 183 Nm (135 ft. lbs.).
6. With no weight or obstruction on the lower control arm, tighten the lower control arm front pivot bolt (2) to 183 Nm (135 ft. lbs.).
