Lower Arm

Lower Arm









Removal and Installation

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires.

2. Remove and discard the lower ball joint nut and separate the lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
- To install, tighten the new nut to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).

3. NOTE: Tighten the lower arm inner bolt with the weight of the vehicle on the wheels and tires.

Remove the lower arm inner bolt and the lower arm.

- Discard the bolt.

- To install, tighten the new bolt to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).

4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.