Control Arm: Service and Repair

FRONT LOWER ARM

COMPONENTS:

REMOVAL
1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub (B).





CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) then remove the front wheel and tire (A).

3. Remove the lower arm ball joint mounting bolts (A).





4. Remove the lower arm mounting bolts (A).





REPLACEMENT
1. Using the special tools (09214-32000 & 09216-211000), remove the bushing from the lower arm.





2. Apply soap solution to the following parts.
^ Outer surface of the bushing.
^ Inner sun' ace of the lower bushing mounting part.
3. Using the special tools (09214-32000 & 09216-21100), install the busing on the lower arm.





CAUTION: Insert bushing in the direction shown on the arrow.

Separation force is over 800Kg





INSTALLATION
1. Install the lower arm mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque
A bushing: 100 - 120 Nm (10 - 12 kgf-m, 72 - 86 ft. lbs.)
G bushing: 100 - 140 Nm (10 - 14 kgf-m, 72 - 101 ft. lbs.)





2. Install the lower arm ball joint mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque: 100 - 120 Nm (10 - 12 kgf-m, 72 - 86 ft. lbs.)





3. Install the front wheel and tire (A) on the front hub (B).
Tightening torque: 90 - 110 Nm (9 - 11 kgf-m, 65 - 79 ft. lbs.)





CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) then install the front wheel and tire (A).