Hombre S Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.3L (1999)
1. Install the coil spring and the insulators on the lower control arm.
Ensure that coil spring covers all or part of one inspection drain hole. The other hole must be partly or completely uncovered. Rotate coil spring as
necessary.
2. Support the control arm using J 23028-01.
3. Position the coil spring and insulator in the upper spring seat on the frame.
4. Raise the lower control arm using J 23028-01.
5. Install the lower control arm to the frame.
6. In order to maintain adequate steering Linkage clearance, install the bolts in the direction shown.
7. Install the lower control arm front pivot bolt and the new nut.
8. Install the lower control arm rear pivot bolt and the new nut.
Tighten
1. Tighten the lower control arm pivot bolts nuts with the front suspension loaded.
2. Tighten the lower control arm front bolt to 115 N.m (85 lb ft).
3. Tighten the lower control arm rear bolt to 98 N.m (72 lb ft).
