Front Lower Control Arm - Removal

REMOVAL

NOTE: Before proceeding, Technician Safety Information .

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Maintenance





2. Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the tire and wheel assembly (1).





3. Remove the nut (4) attaching the lower ball joint to the lower control arm (5).





4. Release the lower ball joint (3) from the lower control arm (1) using Remover (2) 9360. Do not lift the knuckle out of the lower control arm at this time.

CAUTION: Upon removing the knuckle from the ball joint stud, do not pull outward on the knuckle. Pulling the knuckle outward at this point can separate the inner C/V joint on the half shaft thus damaging it.





5. At each end of the stabilizer bar, while holding the stabilizer bar link (1) lower stud stationary, remove the nut (3) securing the link to the stabilizer bar (2).
6. Rotate the ends of the stabilizer bar (2) upward away from the lower control arm.





7. Remove the front bolt (1) attaching the lower control arm (3) to the front suspension crossmember.
8. Remove the nut on the rear bolt (2) attaching the lower control arm (3) to the front suspension crossmember. Remove the bolt.
9. Remove the lower control arm (3) from the crossmember.