Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Front

Lower Arm





Special Tool(a)

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect the performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a new 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 assembly.





2. Remove and discard the nut.





3. Using the special tools, disconnect the ball joint from the lower arm.





4. Using a pry bar, push the lower arm down until the ball joint is free of the arm.





5. Remove the nut and bolt. Discard the nut.





6. Remove the nut, bolt and lower arm. Discard the nut.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Use new fasteners.