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Old May 19, 2023 | 09:54 AM
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I'm re-installing the (front) lower control arms.
There are two smaller bolts in the front and one larger bolt in the rear that hold the control arm against the chassis.

The one larger bolt slides in from the top to bottom and has one 'special' serrated washer between the bolt head and the chassis.
Which side do the teeth go? Against the chassis or against the bottom of the bolt head?


Option A

Option B


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Old May 19, 2023 | 12:03 PM
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I had mine apart a couple months ago and put it back together the way I found it.
This morning I checked the AIM and my car to verify my assembly, I couldn't remember which way I assembled it.

Turns out it was put together wrong in the past, the washer on mine was at the nut, not the bolt.
My AIM shows the washer at the bolt but doesn't specify which way it goes.

Basically I'm of no help, sorry.
I'll watch the thread to see what others have to say, so when I have a chance I can assemble mine correctly.
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Old May 19, 2023 | 10:50 PM
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Teeth bite into the frame, you can see the marks here



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Old May 20, 2023 | 09:55 AM
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Thank you very very much!
The bolts are installed and tightened.

You were are great help!
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