Lower

Lower Control Arm Replacement (4WD)

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and the wheel.
3. Remove the torsion bar from the lower control arm.
4. Remove the steering linkage shield.
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm.
6. Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts.
7. Lower the stabilizer shaft.





8. Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt.
9. Compress shock absorber.
10. Remove the steering knuckle.





11. Remove the lower control arm to the crossmember and the frame bracket mounting nuts and bolts.
12. Remove the lower control arm from the frame.

Installation Procedure

Important: Install the front leg of the lower control arm into the crossmember before installing the rear leg into the frame bracket.





1. Install the lower control arm to the crossmember and to the frame bracket.
2. Install the lower control arm mounting bolts in the direction shown.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Important:
^ Tighten the nuts with the lower control arm at the proper trim height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection Procedure.
^ Tighten the nuts and the bolts with the front suspension loaded.

3. Install the lower control arm mounting nuts.
^ Tighten the lower control arm front nut and the rear nut to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the steering knuckle.





5. Install the shock absorber lower mounting bolt.
^ Tighten the shock absorber lower mounting bolt to 73 Nm (54 ft. lbs.).
6. Raise the stabilizer shaft.





7. Install the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts.
^ Tighten the stabilizer shaft bracket bolts to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm.
9. Install the steering linkage shield.
10. Install the torsion bar.
11. Install the tire and the wheel.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Check the front wheel alignment.