Control Arm: Service and Repair

Lower Control Arm Replacement

Special Tools

J 45059 Torque Angle Meter

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).




3. Remove the front lower control arm ball stud nut (1).
4. Remove the front lower control arm ball stud bolt (3) from the steering knuckle (1).




5. Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame bolt (4) from the drivetrain and front suspension frame (6).
6. Remove the front lower control arm bolts (2), and the front lower control arm brackets (5).
7. Remove the front lower control arm (3) from the steering knuckle (1) and the drivetrain and front suspension frame (6).

Installation Procedure




1. Position the front lower control arm (3) on the drivetrain and front suspension frame (6).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame bolt (4) in the frame (6).

Tighten the frame bolt (4) to 100 Nm (74 lb ft). Using the J 45059 rotate the frame bolt (4) 180 degrees.

3. Install the front lower control arm brackets (5) and the lower control arm bolts (2).

Tighten the lower control arm bolts (2) to 55 Nm (41 lb ft).

4. Install the front lower control arm (3) in the steering knuckle (1).




5. Install the lower control arm ball stud bolt (3) in the steering knuckle (2).
6. Install the lower control arm ball stud bolt nut (1).

Tighten the lower control arm ball stud nut (1) to 50 Nm (37 lb ft). Using the J 45059 rotate the lower control arm ball stud nut (1) 30 degrees.