Lower Control Arm - Removal

REMOVAL

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.




3. Support the lower control arm at the outboard side of the lower control arm to support vehicle weight.
4. Remove the shock (3) Removal.

NOTE: Do not allow the caliper to hang freely, support the caliper assembly.

5. Remove the disc brake caliper and adapter assembly.
6. Remove the rotor.
7. Remove the upper ball joint nut.





8. Install Spring Compressor DD-1278 (3) up through the lower suspension arm, coil spring (2) and shock hole in the frame. The bell-shaped adapter goes against the lower suspension arm. Install the nut on top of the tool at the shock hole.
9. Tighten the spring compressor nut against bell-shaped adapter finger tight then loosen 1/2 turn.NOTE: This will hold the spring in place until the lower suspension arm is separated from the steering knuckle.






10. Separate the upper ball joint (4) from the knuckle (6) using special tool 9360 (5).
11. Remove the knuckle from the vehicle.
12. Remove the stabilizer link Removal.










13. Remove the lower ball joint nut at the steering knuckle (1).
14. Install Ball Joint Remover tool 8677 (2) on the lower ball joint and separate the ball joint from the knuckle.

NOTE: Do not allow the upper control arm and steering knuckle to rebound downwards they must be supported.





15. Remove the lower control arm support.
16. Tighten the spring compressor tool to allow clearance for the lower ball joint to be removed out of the knuckle.
17. Loosen the tension on the spring compressor tool (2) slowly allowing the lower suspension arm to pivot downward.
18. Remove the spring compressor tool (2).
19. Remove coil spring (1) and isolator pad from the vehicle.
20. Remove the front and rear pivot bolts.
21. Remove the lower control arm.