Lower Control Arm Replacement

Lower Control Arm Replacement

Tools Required
* J 43631 Ball Joint Remover
* J 45851 Ball Joint Separator Protector Adaptors

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft links from the lower control arm.
4. Remove the shock absorber lower nut and the bolt.
5. Remove the torsion bars.
6. Remove the lower ball joint stud nut. Discard the nut.




7. Disconnect the lower ball joint stud from the steering knuckle using J 43631 (1) and the J 45851.




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

Installation Procedure

1. Install the lower control arm.




2. Install the lower control arm bolts.




3. Install the washers with the shoulder facing the arm.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Install the lower control arm retaining nuts.

Tighten the nuts to 175 N.m (129 lb ft).

5. Connect lower ball joint stud to the steering knuckle.
6. Install the new nut to the lower ball joint stud.

Tighten the nut to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

7. Install the torsion bars.
8. Install the shock absorber lower nut and bolt.
9. Install the stabilizer shaft links to the lower control arm.
10. Install the tire and wheel.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Verify the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications.