Lower

Removal

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. They must be replaced with the same part number or an equivalent part if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality of substitute design. Torque values must be used during reassembly to ensure proper retention of these parts.

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.





3. Remove the cotter pin and nut. Discard the cotter pin.





4. Using the special tool, remove the tie-rod end from the front wheel spindle.
5. Remove the coil spring.





6. NOTE: The lower control arm ball joint nut is coated with a dry adhesive and a new nut must be installed whenever the nut is loosened or removed.

Remove and discard the nut.





7. Using the special tool, remove the front suspension lower arm.


Installation








1. NOTE: The lower control arm ball joint nut is coated with a dry adhesive and a new nut must be installed whenever the nut is loosened or removed.

NOTE: Do not tighten the front suspension lower arm bolts until the vehicle's suspension is at curb height.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.