Front Suspension

Fig. 25 Compression & Lateral Lower Arm Assemblies:

Remove compression and lateral lower control arms in numbered sequence, Fig. 25, noting the following:
1. Loosen but do not remove compression lower arm ball joint.
2. Check compression lower arm ball joint breakaway torque. Torque should be 4-13 inch lbs. If reading exceeds specified amount, replace lower arm assembly.
3. Loosen but do not remove knuckle/lateral lower arm ball joint.
4. Check lateral lower arm ball joint breakaway torque. Torque should be 9-30 inch lbs. If reading exceeds specified amount, replace lower arm assembly.