Without V4U/B9Q

REMOVAL
Tools Required:
^ J 35315 Bail Stud Separator
^ J 35551 Ball Stud Nut Wrench

1. Raise the vehicle and support the frame with jack stands.

NOTICE: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the Road Sensing Suspension position sensor from the lower control arm.
4. Separate the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle using the J 35315 Ball Stud Separator.
5. Push the strut knuckle assembly rearward.
6. On the left control arm, support the transaxle with a screw jack and a wood block.
- Remove the two transaxle mount nuts.
- Raise the transaxle with the screw jack to access the control arm bolt.
7. Remove the control arm forward and rearward nut and bolts.
8. Remove the control arm from the frame.





INSTALLATION
1. Install the control arm to the frame.
2. Install the control arm forward and rear attachment. Do not tighten.
3. Install the transaxle mount in position and lower the transaxle. Remove the screw jack.

NOTICE: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

4. Install the lower ball joint to the knuckle.
^ Tighten the ball joint nut to 10 Nm (84 inch lbs.) using the J35551 Ball Stud Nut Wrench 90 ° to the torque wrench. Tighten the nut and additional 120 °. When tightening the nut a minimum torque of 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) must be obtained. If 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) is not obtained, inspect the nut for stripped threads. If the threads are satisfactory, replace the ball joint and the knuckle. If required, turn the nut up an additional 60 ° in order to allow for the installation of the cotter pin.

5. Install the Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) position sensor to the lower control arm.
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
^ Tighten the wheel nuts to: 140 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).

7. Lower the vehicle and allow the vehicle in order to assume proper trim heights.
^ Tighten the control arm rear bolt to nut to 157 Nm (116 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the control arm forward bolt to nut to 126 Nm (93 ft. lbs.).