Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Removal

LOWER CONTROL ARM

REMOVAL
4X4 (LD)
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly
3. Remove the upper ball joint nut. Separate ball joint from the steering knuckle with Remover 8677.





4. Remove the front halfshaft.
5. Remove the shock absorber lower nut/bolt (7).
6. Remove the stabilizer bar link (4).





7. Remove the lower ball joint nut. Separate ball joint from the steering knuckle with Remover 8677 (2).





8. Remove the control arm pivot bolts (1) and suspension arm (2) from frame rail brackets.