Front

Lower Arm

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect the performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a new part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. Remove the wheel and tire.

2. NOTE: Use the hex holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.

Using a crow's foot wrench, remove and discard the lower ball joint nut.
^ To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).

3. CAUTION: Use care when releasing the lower arm and knuckle into the resting position or damage to the ball joint seal may occur.

Push the lower arm downward until the ball joint is clear of the wheel knuckle.
^ Install the special tool over the ball stud before releasing the lower arm and knuckle into the rest position.
- Leave the special tool in place during service, remove prior to reassembly.
4. Remove and discard the lower arm forward bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
5. Remove and discard the lower arm rearward nuts and bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 99 Nm (73 lb-ft).
^ Install the new lower arm rearward bolts from the bottom of the lower arm bushing with the nuts on top.
6. If necessary, remove the lower arm rearward bushing.

7. CAUTION: The lower arm forward bolt must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on the wheels and tires or damage to the bushings may occur.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.