Lower Arm
Lower ArmRemoval and Installation
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number, or an equivalent part, must be installed if installation is necessary. Do not use a new part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
All vehicles
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. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
3. Remove and discard the trailing arm-to-knuckle bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 105 Nm (77 ft. lbs.).
4. Loosen the trailing arm-to-subframe bolt and allow it to swing down.
^ Tighten to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).
5. Detach the wheel speed sensor harness from the toe link.
6. Index-mark and loosen the toe link-to-subframe nut.
^ To install, tighten to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
7. Remove and discard the toe link-to-wheel knuckle bolt and allow the toe link to swing down.
^ To install, tighten to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
2WD vehicles
8. Remove and discard the 4 stabilizer bar bracket-to-subframe bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.).
All vehicles
9. Remove and discard the knuckle-to-lower arm bolt.
^ 2WD To install, tighten to 160 Nm (118 ft. lbs.).
^ AWD To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
10. Remove and discard the shock absorber and spring assembly-to-lower arm bolt.
^ 2WD To install, tighten to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).
^ AWD To install, tighten to 142 Nm (105 ft. lbs.).
11. Remove and discard the lower arm-to-subframe link bolt.
^ 2WD To install, tighten to 125 Nm (92 ft. lbs.).
^ AWD To install, tighten to 133 Nm (98 ft. lbs.).
12. NOTE: Always install new suspension fasteners.
NOTE: Before tightening the lower arm bolts, use a jack stand to raise the rear suspension until the distance between the center of the hub and the lip of the fender is equal to the measurement taken in the removal procedure (curb height).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
13. Check and, if necessary, adjust the rear toe.