Lower Arm

Lower Arm





Removal

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

CAUTION: Orientation of the suspension fasteners is important. Make sure the fasteners are installed in the same direction as they were in when removed.





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. Position a suitable jack under the wheel knuckle and 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.
4. Remove and discard the lower arm outboard bolt and flag nut.
5. Remove the stabilizer bar link nut and grommet, stud and link assembly.
^ Discard the nut and grommet.

6. Lower the suspension and remove the jack.
7. Remove and discard the shock absorber lower nut and bolt.
8. Remove and discard the lower arm inboard nut and bolt and remove the lower arm.

Installation

1. CAUTION: Do not tighten the lower arm inboard nut at this time.

Position the lower arm and install a new lower arm inboard bolt and nut.

2. CAUTION: Do not tighten the shock absorber lower nut at this time.

Position the lower arm and install a new shock absorber lower bolt and nut.
3. Position a suitable jack under the wheel knuckle and 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.
4. Install the stabilizer link assembly, the link stud and a new nut and grommet.
^ Tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).

5. Install a new lower arm outboard bolt and flag nut.
^ Tighten the bolt to 275 Nm (203 ft. lbs.).

6. Tighten the lower arm inboard bolt to 250 Nm (185 ft. lbs.).
7. Tighten the shock absorber lower bolt to 275 Nm (203 ft. lbs.).
8. Lower the suspension and remove the jack.