Front Lower Arm

Front Lower Arm
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures

Removal

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
1 Raise and support the vehicle.
2 Remove the wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair




Discard the bolt.





Partially release the bolt for access. Cut off the bolt head and withdraw in the opposite direction.
On installation, reverse the orientation of the new bolt.
Make sure the captive nut and protective shield from the service kit is installed.





Installation
1 Install the front lower arm.

CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on the suspension.
2 Install the nuts, bolts and washers, do not tighten at this stage.

CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on the suspension.
3 Support weight of vehicle on a jack at the rear hub.
4 Tighten the nuts and bolts.
Torque to: 175 Nm

WARNING: Make sure that a new bolt is installed.
5 Install the parking brake cable retaining bolt.
Torque to: 10 Nm
6 Install the rear wheel.
For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair
7 Check and if necessary, adjust the rear wheel alignment