Lower Control Arm Replacement

Lower Control Arm Replacement (4WD)
^ Tools Required
^ J 43631 Ball Joint Remover
^ J 45851 Ball Joint Separator Protector Adapters

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft links from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
4. Remove the shock absorber lower nut and the bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (4WD) Shock Absorber Replacement (RWD).
5. Remove the torsion bars. Refer to Torsion Bar Replacement.
6. Remove the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.





7. Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut.





8. Disconnect the lower ball joint stud from the steering knuckle using J 43631 and J 45851.





9. Remove the lower control arm nuts and the 15-series washers.
10. Remove the lower control arm bolts.





11. Remove the lower control arm nuts and the 25/35-series washers.
12. Remove the lower control arm bolts.
13. Remove the lower control arm.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the lower control arm.





2. Install the lower control arm 15-series bolts.





3. Install the lower control arm 25/35-series bolts.





4. Install the washers with the shoulder facing the arm.

5. Install the lower control arm retaining nuts.
^ Tighten the nuts to 175 Nm (129 ft. lbs.).

Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Install the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.





7. Connect lower ball joint stud to the steering knuckle.
8. Install the retaining nut to the lower ball joint stud.
^ Tighten the nut to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the torsion bars. Refer to Torsion Bar Replacement.
10. Install the shock absorber lower nut and bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (4WD) Shock Absorber Replacement (RWD).
11. Install the stabilizer shaft links to the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
12. Install the tire and wheel.
13. Remove the safety stands.
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Align the vehicle. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment (w/Rear Wheel Steering) Measuring Wheel Alignment (w/o Rear Wheel Steering) in Wheel Alignment.