Lower

LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BUSHING REPLACEMENT

Remove or Disconnect











Tool Required:

- J 23742 Ball Joint Separator

1. Cotter pin (68) and the nut (85).
- Separate the ball joint using J 23742.
2. Control arm (40) from the knuckle.
3. Coil spring.
4. Nuts (78) and (71) from bolts (77) and (72).
5. Bolts (77) and (72) from lower control arm.
6. Lower control arm (40).
7. Bushing (75 and 76).

Install or Connect











Notice: When fasteners are removed, always reinstall them at the same location from which they were removed. If a fastener needs to be replaced, use the correct part number for that application. If the correct part number fastener is not available, a fastener of equal size and strength (or stronger) may be used. Fasteners that are not reused and those requiring thread locking compound will be called out. The correct torque� value must be used when installing fasteners that require it. If the above conditions are not followed, parts or system damage could result.

1. Bushings (75 and 76).
2. Control arm (40) to frame.
3. Bolts (72) and (77).
4. Nuts (71) and (78).
5. Coil spring.
6. Control arm (40) to steering knuckle.
7. Nuts (85).

Tighten
- Nuts (71) and (78) to 165 Nm (121 ft. lbs.).
- Nut (67) to 115 Nm (84 ft. lbs.) and align the slot in the stud nut with the hole in the stud by tightening.

8. New cotter pin (68).