Wrangler 2WD V6-3.8L (2008)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Front Lower Control Arm - Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Position the lower suspension arm (4) in the axle bracket and frame rail bracket.
NOTE: Position the paint dot located on the control arm toward the axle and facing outboard. If paint dot is not visible, the bend should
point inboard, and the short end should attach to the axle side.
NOTE: Frame and axle bolts should be installed outboard to inboard.
2. Install the frame bolt and nut (3) finger tighten.
3. Install bolt and new nut (3) finger tighten in the axle.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Tighten axle bracket nut to 169 Nm (125 ft. lbs.).
6. Tighten frame bracket nut to 169 Nm (125 ft. lbs.).
7. Align vehicle to specifications. See: Alignment/Service and Repair.
