Control Arm

2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Control Arm
Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud to Steering Knuckle Nut (1) 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) + 120°
Front Lower Control Arm Mounting Nuts 125 Nm (92 ft. lbs.)

(1) Tighten the nut in order to align the cotter pin hole with the front lower control arm ball stud. Do NOT loosen the nut in order to align the cotter pin hole.
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