Lower Control Arm Replacement (4 Wheel Drive)

Lower Control Arm Replacement (4 Wheel Drive)

Special Tools

* J 43631 - Ball Joint Remover

* J 45851 - Ball Joint Separator Protector Adapters

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.

3. Remove the torsion bar. Refer to Torsion Bar and Support Assembly Replacement Service and Repair.

4. Remove the stabilizer link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Front Suspension.

5. Remove the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement Service and Repair.

6. Remove the shock absorber lower retaining nut and bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (RWD) Shock Absorber Replacement (RWD)Shock Absorber Replacement (4WD) Shock Absorber Replacement (4WD).





7. Remove and discard the lower ball joint retaining nut.





8. Using the J 43631 - remover and the J 45851 - adapters, remove the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle.





9. Remove the lower control arm nuts and the washers.

10. Remove the lower control arm bolts.

11. Remove the lower control arm.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the lower control arm.

2. Connect the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle.

3. Install the lower control arm mounting bolts.

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

4. Install the lower control arm mounting nuts and the washers.

* W/O 14050/12300 GVW, tighten the nuts to 155 Nm (114 lb ft).

* With 14050/12300 GVW, tighten the nuts to 120 Nm (89 lb ft) +175°.

* With Diesel Engine, tighten the nuts to 120 Nm (89 lb ft) +175°.





5. Install the new lower ball joint retaining nut and tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb ft).





6. Install the shock absorber in the lower control arm. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (RWD) Shock Absorber Replacement (RWD)Shock Absorber Replacement (4WD) Shock Absorber Replacement (4WD).

7. Install the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement Service and Repair.

8. Install the stabilizer link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Front Suspension.

9. Install the torsion bar. Refer to Torsion Bar and Support Assembly Replacement Service and Repair.

10. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.

11. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.

12. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement Wheel Alignment Measurement.