Lower Arm

Lower Arm

Special Tools:

Special Tool(s)








Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number or an equivalent part must be installed, if installation is necessary. Do not use a part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct detention of these parts.





1. Measure the distance from the center of the hub to the lip of the fender with the vehicle in a level, static ground position (curb height).
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
3. Remove and discard the lower ball joint nut.
^ To install, tighten to 150 Nm (111 ft. lbs.).

4. CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to separate the ball joint from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle can result.

CAUTION: Do not damage the ball joint boot while installing the special tool.





Using the special tool, separate the lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
5. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link nut.
^ To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.) at curb height.

6. Remove the stabilizer bar link assembly.
7. Remove and discard the shock absorber lower bolt and flag nut and bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 350 Nm (258 ft. lbs.) at curb height.

8. Remove and discard the lower arm forward nut and bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 400 Nm (296 ft. lbs.) at curb height.

9. Remove the lower arm rearward nut and bolt and the lower control arm.
^ Discard the nut and bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 200 Nm (148 ft. lbs.) at curb height.

10. CAUTION: Before tightening any 1uspension bushing fasteners, use a suitable back to raise the suspension until the distance between the center of the hub and the lip of the fender is equal to the measurement taken in Step 1 (curb height).

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Check and, if necessary, align the front end.