Technician A says the ball joint is pressed into the lower control arm in some independent rear suspension systems. Technician B says when tightening the lower control arm to chassis retaining bolts on independent rear suspension systems, the vehicle weight should be resting on the tires. Who is correct?

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Technician A is correct that some independent rear suspension systems have ball joints pressed into the lower control arm. Technician B is also correct that when tightening the lower control arm to chassis retaining bolts on independent rear suspension systems, the vehicle weight should be resting on the tires. This helps ensure proper alignment and suspension geometry.

Technician a Says the Ball Joint Is Pressed into the Lower