Patriot 4WD L4-2.4L (2009)
NOTE: When attaching a stabilizer bar link to the lower control arm it is important that the lower mounting stud be positioned properly. The
lower mounting stud on the right side link needs to point toward the rear of the vehicle when inserted through the lower control arm
mounting flange. The left side link lower stud needs to point toward the front of the vehicle. Otherwise the suspension geometry will
not function properly.
5. If equipped, attach the stabilizer bar link to the lower control arm (4). Install the nut (2) and while holding the stabilizer bar link lower stud
stationary, tighten the nut (2) to 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly (1) See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Tires and Wheels - Installation.
Install and tighten the wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Position the vehicle on an alignment rack/drive-on lift. Raise the vehicle as necessary to access mounting bolts and nuts.
9. Tighten the lower control arm mounting bolt nut at the crossmember to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
10. Tighten the lower control arm mounting bolt nut at the trailing link to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
11. Tighten the shock assembly lower mounting bolt nut to 99 Nm (73 ft. lbs.).
12. Perform wheel alignment as necessary. See: Alignment/Service and Repair/Wheel Alignment Procedures
