TL V6-3.2L (2004)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Leading Arm
Leading Arm Replacement
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
2. Remove the rear wheel.
3. Remove the mounting bolts, then remove the leading arm (A).
4. Install the leading arm in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
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Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque values.
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First install all the components and lightly tighten the bolts and nuts, then raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight before fully
tightening to the specified torque values.
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Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surface on the brake disc/drum and inside of the wheel.
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Check the wheel alignment, and adjust if necessary.