Lower Control Arm Replacement (With Coil Spring)

Lower Control Arm Replacement (With Coil Spring)

Tools Required

^ J 43631 Ball Joint Remover
^ J 45851 Ball Joint Separator Protector Adapters

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. For vehicles with rack and pinion steering, remove the front coil spring.
4. Remove the front stabilizer shaft link.
5. Remove the shock absorber.





6. Remove the lower control arm nuts and the 15-series washers.
7. Remove the lower control arm 15-series bolts.





8. Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut.





9. Disconnect the lower ball joint stud from the steering knuckle using J 43631 and J 45851.
10. Remove the lower control arm.

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





3. Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice.

Install the lower ball joint retaining nut.

Tighten the nut to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).





4. Install the lower control arm 15-series bolts.
5. Install the lower control arm nuts and the 15-series washers.

Tighten the nuts to 175 Nm (129 ft. lbs.).

6. Install the front stabilizer shaft link.
7. Install the shock absorber.
8. Install the tire and wheel.
9. Remove the safety stands.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Verify the wheel alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment.