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- I understand and agree that this product is intended to be installed for use on private roads and in jurisdictions where the use of this product is deemed legal by the local authorities. Furthermore, I understand and agree Unplugged Performance does not have any knowledge or control of regulations in my local jurisdiction, and it is up to me to determine if the product is acceptable for use with my vehicle.
- I understand that Unplugged Performance has done testing of this product on road and on closed racetracks but does not have the ability to test the vehicle for localized standards and regulations.
- I understand and agree that if the vehicle manufacturer determines that any Unplugged Performance products have contributed to a problem with the vehicle it may affect the vehicle’s warranty. Furthermore, I understand and agree that Unplugged Performance has no duty nor ability to be involved in internal manufacturer decisions.
- I understand and agree that if this product is given to an installer for installation on my vehicle, I have read and agreed with all the previous, even if I am not personally installing these parts on my vehicle. Furthermore, I understand and agree that this product should be installed by a trained professional that is familiar with both the vehicle as well as this product. Furthermore, I understand and agree that I and/or my chosen installer will follow the installation instructions carefully and dutifully test the vehicle post-installation in a safe and controlled environment to ensure proper operation.
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Disassembly
- Remove the front wheels and set aside.
- Remove the front aero shield using a 10mm wrench and a plastic tab removal tool.
- Remove the 22mm nut connecting the Front Lower Control Arm to the knuckle.
- Remove the 22mm bolt and nut attached to the subframe of the vehicle. You may need to use 2 wrenches to properly loosen hardware.
- You can now slide the arm away from the vehicle and out of the subframe housing. Push the arm in an upward motion to remove the ball joint guide pin from the knuckle.
Bushing Press
- Now that the arm has been removed from the vehicle, Press out the OEM bushing using a bushing press tool *note, this requires professional assistance in most cases in order to not cause damage to the part or the installer due to the large forces at play. It does not matter in which direction the bushing is pressed as there are no retainer lips on the OEM bushing.
- Note that the orientation of the arm always uses a downward facing ball joint pin.
- Once the OEM bushing is removed, press the Unplugged Performance Front Lower Control Arm Bushing into the OEM arm with the protruding edge on the top. Be careful not to damage the rubber boot to ensure that no lubricant is lost.
- Once the bushing has been fully pressed and the outer lip sits flush against the arm, you can now add the C-ring as a retainer to ensure that the bushing does not move from its intended location.
Assembly
- Reinstall the OEM arm in the same orientation as it was removed from the vehicle.
- Be sure to replace the nylock nuts if you see any damage or wear.
- First install the ball joint into the knuckle, and then slide the arm into the subframe housing.
- Reinstall the 22mm nuts and bolt into their original locations.
- Torque the knuckle nut to 132lbft, and the subframe bolt to 85lbft.
- Reinstall the wheels.
