Lower Control Arm Replacement

Lower Control Arm Replacement

Tools Required

J 43631 Ball Joint Remover/Installer


Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft links from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (Front Suspension) .
4. Remove the shock absorber nut and through bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (Shock Absorber Replacement) .
5. Remove the torsion bar as necessary. Refer to Torsion Bar Replacement (Service and Repair) .




6. Remove the lower control arm nuts and the washers .
7. Remove the lower control arm bolts.
8. Remove the lower control arm.



Installation Procedure

1. Install the lower control arm.




2. Install the lower control arm bolts .




3. Install the washer (front bolt only) with the shoulder facing the control arm.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

4. Install the lower control arm nuts. Do not tighten.
5. Install the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement (Service and Repair) .
6. Install the torsion bar. Refer to Torsion Bar Replacement (Service and Repair) .
7. Install the shock absorber through bolt and nut. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (Shock Absorber Replacement) .
8. Install the stabilizer shaft links to the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (Front Suspension) .
9. Lower the vehicle.

Important: The fasteners must be tightened in sequence. Tighten the rear nut first then the front nut.


10. With the vehicle at ride height, tighten the lower control arm nuts.

1. Tighten the rear nut to 180 N.m (133 lb ft).
2. Tighten the front nut to 165 N.m (122 lb ft).