Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement (FE7)

Removal Procedure
1. Raise vehicle on suitable hoist. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
3. Remove the electronic level control height sensor link from the control arm.





4. Disconnect the ABS electrical connector.





5. Remove the stabilizer link bolt.
6. Remove the hub and bearing, if necessary. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear (FE1, FE3) or Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear (FE7).





7. Remove the support bracket bolts (1).





8. Remove the nuts and bolts securing the control arm to the rear suspension support assembly.
9. Remove the control arm.

Installation Procedure

Important: The control arm nuts should be tightened with the vehicle unsupported and resting on the wheels at the normal trim height.

1. Install the control arm to the rear suspension support assembly.





2. Install the hub and bearing if necessary. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear (FE1, FE3) or Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear (FE7).





3. Connect the ABS electrical connector.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install a new stabilizer link bolt and nut.
Tighten the new stabilizer link bolt nut to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the electronic level control height sensor link on left control arm.





6. Install the support bracket bolts (1).
7. Lower the vehicle to obtain trim height.
8. Tighten the control arm nuts.
Tighten the control arm nuts to 149 Nm (110 ft. lbs.).
9. Lower the vehicle.