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Lower Control Arm Replacement

Lower Control Arm Replacement


Special Tools

CH 47975-A Ball Joint Remover

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Removal Procedure


1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

3. Support the steering knuckle with a suitable stand.

4. Disconnect the electric front suspension accelerometer link from the lower control arm, if equipped.

5. Loosen the front lower control arm ball stud nut (2) from the ball joint.


6. Using the CH 47975-A remover , separate the front lower control arm (3) from the steering knuckle (1).

7. Remove the CH 47975-A remover

8. Remove the front lower control arm rear nuts (1) and the front lower control arm rear bolts (2).


9.
Note

Note the position of the brackets.


Remove front lower control arm front bolts (1) and the brackets (2).


10. Remove the front lower control arm (1) from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure


1. Position the front lower control arm (1) in the frame.


2.
Warning

Failure to replace the front lower control brackets will cause premature wear and damage to the front lower control arm bushings.


Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the front lower control arm front mounting brackets (2) bolts (1) and tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb ft) plus an additional 90 degrees.


3. Install the front lower control arm rear bolts (2) and the front lower control arm rear nuts (1).


4. Tighten the front lower control arm rear bolts (2) to 110 Nm (81 lb ft).

5. Install the front lower control arm ball stud nut (2) to the ball joint and tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb ft) plus an additional 120 degrees.


6. Reconnect the electric front suspension accelerometer link to the lower control arm, if equipped.

7. Remove the support from the steering knuckle.

8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

9. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.