Lower Arm (Rear) Removal & Installation
FRONT LOWER ARM (REAR) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION1. Remove the under cover.
2. Remove the splash shield.
3. Remove the steering gear and linkage installation bolts, and pipe component installation bolts from the front crossmember, then suspend the steering gear and linkage with a cable.
Tightening torque
^ Steering gear and linkage: 74.4 - 104.8 Nm (7.857 - 10.68 kgf-cm, 54.88 - 77.29 ft. lbs.)
^ Pipe component: 7.8 - 10.8 Nm (79.6 - 110.0 kgf-cm, 69.1 - 95.5 inch lbs.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Inspect the front wheel alignment.
Front Lower Arm (Rear) Ball Joint Removal Note
1. Separate the ball joint from the knuckle using the SSTs.
Crossmember Bracket Removal Note
Warning
^ Removing the crossmember is dangerous. The crossmember component could fall and cause serious injury or death. Verify that the jack securely supports the crossmember component before removing the crossmember bracket.
1. Support the crossmember component with a jack and remove the nuts.
2. Remove the crossmember bracket.
Front Lower Arm (Rear) Removal Note
1. Loosen the front crossmember installation bolts (front side).
2. Lower the front crossmember, and remove the front lower arm bolt (inner side).
3. Remove the front lower arm (rear).
Front Lower Arm (Rear) Bushing Removal Note
1. Press the bushing out using the SSTs.
2. Remove the front lower arm (rear) from the press and tap the bushing out with a hammer.
Front Lower Arm (Rear) Bushing Installation Note
1. Mark the new bushing as shown in the figure.
2. Press the bushing in to the marking using the SSTs.
3. Verify that clearance distance A-B is 23.75 mm - 25.75 mm (0.936 inch - 1.013 inch).
Clip Installation Note
1. Wipe the grease off the ball stud.
2. Fill the inside of the new dust boot with grease.
3. Install the boot on the ball joint.
4. Install the new clip using the SST.
5. Verify that the clip is installed securely to the groove.
6. Wipe away the excess grease.
Front Lower Arm (Rear) Installation Note
1. Install the lower arm (rear) so that identification mark (L or R) faces toward the front of the vehicle.