Control Arm: Service and Repair

The lower control arm is serviced as a complete assembly with pivot bushings and ball joint.

REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove front and rear inner pivot through bolt and ball joint to steering knuckle clamp bolt.
3. Separate ball joint from steering knuckle. Pulling on steering knuckle after releasing from ball joint can separate inner Constant Velocity (CV) joint.
4. Remove sway bar to control arm end bushing retainer nuts and rotate control arm over sway bar. Remove stub strut retainer. Inspect lower control arm for distortion and check bushings for deterioration.


INSTALLATION
1. Position control arm over sway bar, then install pivot bolts and loosely assemble nuts.
2. Install ball joint stud into steering knuckle, then install clamp bolt. Tighten bolt to specifications.
3. Install sway bar end bushing to control arm, then install retainer bolts. Tighten to specifications.
4. Lower vehicle so the suspension is supporting the vehicle, then tighten pivot bolts to specifications.