Front Lower

Removal Procedure

- Tools Required
- J 43631 Ball Joint Separator





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
3. Disconnect the Real Time Damping (RTD) link rod from the sensor (if equipped). Refer to Front Position Sensor Link Assembly Replacement - Electronic Suspension.
4. Remove the shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (RWD) or Shock Absorber Replacement (4WD).
5. Remove the front stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (RWD) or Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (4WD).
6. Remove the front coil spring. Refer to Front Coil Springs Replacement.
7. Remove the lower control arm nuts and the washers (15 Series).
8. Remove the lower control arm bolts (15 Series).





9. Remove the lower control arm nuts and washers (25 Series).
10. Remove the lower control arm bolts (25 Series).
11. Remove the lower ball joint stud nut.
12. Disconnect the lower ball joint stud from the steering knuckle using J43631.
13. Remove the lower control arm.


Installation Procedure





1. Install the lower control arm.
2. Connect the ball joint stud to the steering knuckle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the lower ball joint stud nut.
- Tighten the lower ball joint stud nut to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the front coil spring. Refer to Front Coil Springs Replacement.
5. Install the lower control arm bolts (15 Series).
6. Install the lower control arm nuts and the washers (15 Series).
- Tighten the lower control arm nuts to 145 Nm (107 ft. lbs.).





7. Install the lower control arm bolt (25 Series).
8. Install the lower control arm nuts and the washers (25 Series).
- Tighten the lower control arm nuts to 145 Nm (107 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the front stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (RWD) or Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (4WD).
10. Install the shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (RWD) or Shock Absorber Replacement (4WD).
11. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
12. Remove the safety stands.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Verify the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications (RWD Pick-up) or Wheel Alignment Specifications (4WD Pick-up) or Wheel Alignment Specifications (RWD Utilities) or Wheel Alignment Specifications (4WD Utilities) in Wheel Alignment.