Lower Control Arm Replacement

Lower Control Arm Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link lower retaining nut.
4. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm.
5. Remove the rear coil spring.





6. Remove the lower control arm to knuckle bolt.





7. Remove the lower control arm to frame bolt and nut (1).
8. Remove the lower control arm.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the lower control arm to the vehicle.





Important: Loosely install all fasteners before tightening.

2. Install the lower control arm to frame bolt and nut (1).





3. Install the lower control arm to knuckle bolt.
4. Install the rear coil spring.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

5. Tighten the following fasteners:

* Tighten the lower control arm to frame bolt to 135 N.m (100 lb ft).
* Tighten the lower control arm to frame nut to 135 N.m (100 lb ft).
* Tighten the lower control arm to knuckle bolt to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).

6. Connect the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm.
7. Install the stabilizer shaft link lower retaining nut.
8. Install the tire and wheel.
9. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.