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Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNB)

Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNB)



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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 .

3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link on both sides. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (GNA) Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (GNB) .


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Outer Lower Control Arm Fastener

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Procedure

1. Remove lower control arm from the strut yoke.

2. Remove and discard the fastener and install NEW nut and bolt. Do NOT re-use the fastener.

3. Install the nut by hand. Before tightening, use a hydraulic jack to raise the link arm into the horizontal position.


Tighten

115 Nm (85 lb ft) + 120 degrees + 15 degrees

2

Front Lower Control Arm Fastener


Procedure

1. Remove the lower control arm from the frame.

2. Install NEW nut and bolt.

3. Install the nut by hand. Before tightening, use a hydraulic jack to raise the link arm into the horizontal position.


Tighten

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

3

Front Lower Control Arm Fastener (Qty: 2)


Procedure

1. Remove lower control arm bushing from the frame.

2. Install NEW bolts and nuts.

3. Install the nut by hand. Before tightening, use a hydraulic jack to raise the link arm into the horizontal position.


Tighten

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

4

Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Fastener


Procedure

1. Install the NEW bolt.

2. Install the nut by hand. Before tightening, use a hydraulic jack to raise the link arm into the horizontal position.

3. Tighten the screw using the torque 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 .

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Lower Control Arm