Front Lower

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

- Tools Required
- J 29193 Steering Linkage Installer
- J 6627-A Tie Rod Puller
- J 24319-B Steering Linkage Puller
- J 36202 Torsion Bar Unloading/Loading Tool
- J 36618 Lower Control Arm Bushing Service Set
- J 9519-23 Ball Joint C-Clamp





1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lift Points.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
3. Remove the two bolts at the front splash shield. Pivot the shield in order to access the tie rod and the stabilizer shaft.
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
5. Remove the shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement.
6. Disconnect the inner tie rod end from the relay rod. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement in Steering.





7. Remove the outer axle shaft nut and the washer from the hub assembly.
8. Remove the bolts from the hub and bearing assembly.





9. Remove the hub and bearing assembly using a puller.
10. Using the J 36202 unload the torsion bar. Mark the adjuster bolt for installation. Refer to Torsion Bar Replacement,
11. Remove the adjuster arm. Refer to Torsion Bar Replacement.
- Slide the torsion bar forward, and the adapter out of the rear in order to remove the adjuster arm.
- Support the lower control arm with a jack.

12. Remove the cotter pin from the lower ball joint.
13. Remove the nut from the lower ball joint.
14. Disconnect the ball joint from the knuckle. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement.





15. Remove the nuts and the washer.
16. Remove the bolts.





17. Remove the lower control arm and torsion bar as a unit.





18. Remove the lower control arm from the torsion bar.


INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the torsion bar into the lower control arm.





2. Install the lower control arm bolts in the proper direction.
2.1 Install the front leg of the lower control arm into the crossmember.
2.2 Install the rear leg of the control arm into the frame bracket.

3. Install the lower control arm and torsion bar assembly to the crossmember.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

IMPORTANT: Tighten the nuts with the control arm at Z height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection Procedure.

4. Install the new nuts and the washers.
4.1. Tighten the front nuts to 133 Nm (98 ft. lbs.).
4.2. Tighten the rear nuts to 133 Nm (98 ft. lbs.).





5. Connect the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle.
6. Install the ball joint nut.
- Tighten the nut to 125 Nm (90 ft. lbs.).

7. Install a new cotter pin. Tighten the nut up to an additional 1/6 amount in order to insert the cotter pin through the lower ball joint stud. Bend the cotter pin ends flat against the nut.
8. Install the torsion bar adjuster arm. Refer to Torsion Bar Replacement.
9. Install the drive axle through the hub.





10. Install the outer axle shaft washer and the nut to the hub assembly.
- Tighten the nut to 200 Nm (147 ft. lbs.).

11. Install the inner tie rod end to the relay rod. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement in Steering.
12. Install the shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement.
13. Install the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
14. Install the front splash shield and the splash shield bolts.
- Tighten the bolts to 14 Nm (124 inch lbs.).

15. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
16. Lower the vehicle.
17. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment in Wheel Alignment.