Concorde V6-3.2L VIN J (2000)
shown.
2. Position new pivot bushing in lower control arm so it is square with the bushing hole. Position Installer, Special Tool 6644-1 on top of pivot
bushing, with pivot bushing setting in recessed area of Installer. Press the pivot bushing into the lower control arm.
3. Press lower control arm pivot bushing into lower control arm until Installer, Special Tool 6644-1 squarely bottoms against surface of lower control
arm. When Installer, Special Tool 6644-1 squarely bottoms on control arm, bushing is installed to the correct position in control arm.
4. Install tension strut into the tension strut bushing in lower control arm. Position tension strut in lower control as shown with word FRONT stamped
in tension strut positioned away from control arm. With an open end wrench on flat of tension strut to stop tension strut from turning. Tighten the
NEW tension strut to lower control retaining nut to a torque of 130 Nm (95 ft. lbs.).
5. Install lower control arm and tension strut as an assembly back on the vehicle. See Lower Control Arm Installation for the required installation
procedure.