ZDX V6-3.7L (2010)
8. Remove the lower arm stops (A).
NOTE: During installation, align the slot (B) on the lower arm stop with the lug portion (C) on the front side of lower arm bushing.
9. Install the lower arm in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
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First install all of the components, and lightly tighten the bolts and the nuts, then raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight before
fully tightening to the specified torque. Do not place the jack against the ball joint of the lower arm.
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Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when connecting the knuckle.
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Before connecting the ball joint to the knuckle, degrease the threaded section and the tapered portion of the ball joint pin, the ball joint
connecting hole, the threaded section and the mating surfaces of the castle nut.
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Torque the castle nut to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not align
the castle nut by loosening it.
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Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
10. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary See: Alignment/Service and Repair.
Bushing Replacement
1. Remove the self-locking nut (A), then remove the rear side lower arm bushing with bracket (B).
2. Align the angle of the lower arm center line (A) and the under edge line (B) of the bushing bracket as shown.
