Control Arm: Testing and Inspection

Inspect lower control arm for signs of damage from contact with the ground or road debris. If lower control arm shows any sign of damage, inspect lower control arm for distortion. Do not attempt to repair or straighten a broken or bent lower control arm. If damaged, the lower control arm casting is serviced only as a complete component.

The serviceable components of the lower control arm are: the ball joint, the ball joint grease seal and the lower control arm isolator bushings.

Inspect both lower control arm isolator bushings for severe deterioration, and replace as required. Inspect the ball joint and replace as required. Refer to Ball Joint.