Control Arm: Service and Repair

FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION





1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

DUST BOOT REMOVAL NOTE





^ Remove the dust boot by using a chisel, being careful not to damage the ball joint and the arm.

LOWER ARM BUSHING (FRONT) REMOVAL NOTE
1. Cut away the projecting rubber of the lower arm bushing.





2. Set the Special Service Tool (SST) onto the lower arm, and remove the bushing.

LOWER ARM BUSHING (FRONT) INSTALLATION NOTE





^ Install the new bushing, and pull it into the lower arm by using the SST.

DUST BOOT INSTALLATION NOTE
1. Wipe the grease off the ball stud.
2. Fill the inside of the new dust boot with grease.





3. Press the boot onto the ball joint by using the Special Service Tool (SST).
4. Wipe away the excessive grease.

FRONT LOWER ARM INSPECTION
1. Remove the lower arm from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for damage, cracks, and bending.
^ Replace the lower arm as necessary.
3. Inspect the ball joint rotation torque.
1. Rotate the ball joint five times.





2. Connect the Special Service Tool (SST) to the ball stud, and measure the rotation torque by using a pull scale.
^ Replace the lower arm if not within the specification.
Ball joint preload 1.0 - 4.9 Nm (10 - 50 kgf-cm, 9 - 43 inch lbs.)
Pull scale reading 9.8 - 49 N (1.0 - 5.0 kgf, 3 - 11 lbs.)