Front Lower

Removal Procedure

Tools Required
- J 23742 Ball Joint Separator
- J 23028-01 Coil Spring Remover/Installer

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.





3. Remove the coil spring. Refer to Front Coil Springs Replacement.
4. Remove the lower ball joint cotter pin and the nut.
5. Disconnect the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle.
5.1. Use the J 23742 in order to break the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle.
5.2. Pull the lower control arm free from the steering knuckle.





6. Remove the lower control arm.

Installation Procedure





1. Connect the lower control arm to the steering knuckle. Make sure the lower ball joint is properly seated into the steering knuckle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the nut.
Tighten the nut to 125 Nm (90 ft. lbs.).
3. 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.

Caution: Tool J 230281 should be secured to a suitable jack or personal injury could result.





4. Install the coil spring. Refer to Front Coil Springs Replacement.
Use the J 23028-01 and a floor jack in order to position the lower control arm underneath the frame.
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Check the front wheel alignment.