:	Jul 15, 2004

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: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands. Raise and support the vehicle.

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Remove the wheel and tire.

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: Use a wrench on the hexagon provided to prevent the ball joint rotating. Release the stabilizer bar link.   Remove and discard the retaining nut.

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Loosen the 2 lower arm bolts.

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Disconnect the shock absorber and spring assembly from the lower arm.   Remove the nut and bolt.

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Release the parking brake cable.

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Remove the 2 lower arm bolts.

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: Ensure the ball joint seal is not damaged. A damaged seal will lead to the premature failure of the joint. Release the knuckle from the lower arm.   Remove the bolt.

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Remove the lower arm.

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Install the lower arm.   Fit the bolts but do not fully tighten at this stage.

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: Ensure the ball joint seal is not damaged. A damaged seal will lead to the premature failure of the joint. Connect the lower arm to the wheel knuckle.   Tighten the bolt to 175 Nm (129 lb.ft).

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Connect the shock absorber and spring assembly to the lower arm.   Tighten the nut and bolt to 300 Nm (221 lb.ft).

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Set the height between the center of the halfshaft end and the edge of the fender trim to 485 mm (19.10'').

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Tighten the lower arm bolts to 275 Nm (203 lb.ft).

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Secure the parking brake cable.

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Connect the stabilizer link.   Install a new nut and tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).

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Install the wheel and tire.   Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).

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Carry out the wheel alignment procedure.