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Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNA)

Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNA)



Callout Component Name
Warning

The ball stud must not rotate during disassembly or reassembly. Hand tools must be used to keep the ball stud from rotating. If air tools are used and the stud is allowed to rotate, damage to the ball stud and/or stud mounting hole may occur.



Preliminary 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 .


1

Lower Ball Joint Fastener

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Procedures

1. Scrap the bolt of the lower ball joint and install a new one. Do NOT re-use the lower ball joint bolt.

2. Install the NEW nut by hand before tightening.


Tighten

30 Nm (22 lb ft) + 60 degrees + 15 degrees

2

Front Lower Control Arm Fastener


Procedures

1. Load the front suspension with a jack stand before tightening the bolts to specifications.

2. Start the nut by hand before tightening.

3. Install a NEW bolt


Tighten

100 Nm (74 lb ft) + 75 degrees + 15 degrees

3

Front Lower Control Arm Fastener (Qty: 2)


Procedures

1. Load the front suspension with the proper jack stand before tightening the bolts to specifications.

2. Start the nut by hand before tightening.

3. Install a NEW bolt


Tighten

100 Nm (74 lb ft) + 75 degrees + 15 degrees

4

Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Fastener


Procedures

1. Load the front suspension with the proper jack stand before tightening the bolts to specifications.

2. Install the NEW bolt.

3. Start the nut by hand before tightening.

4. Tighten the screw using the wrench (GE-6600-2).


Tighten

55 Nm (41 lb ft) + 90 degrees + 15 degrees

Special Tools

GE-6600-2 Torque Wrench

For equivalent regional tools. Refer to Special Tools .

5

Lower Control Arm

Procedures

Separate the ball stud from the knuckle