Front Lower Control Arm

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Raise and suitably support vehicle.
2. Special security wheel lock nut, if equipped.
3. Tire and wheel.
4. Power steering-gear from steering knuckle.
5. Stabilizer shaft link. Refer to "Stabilizer Shaft Link".
6. Shock absorber and spring from lower control arm. Refer to "Shock Absorber and Spring".
7. Separate lower control arm ball stud from steering knuckle. Refer to "Front Control Arm Ball Stud Replacement".
8. Lower control arm (17) from steering knuckle (6).
9. Bolts/screws (19 and 21) and nuts (27 and 18).
10. Lower control arm (17).

INSTALL OR CONNECT

NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the correct location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and the joint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems.

1. Position lower control arm (17) to crossmember (20).
2. Hand tighten bolts/screws (19 and 21) and nuts {18 and 27).
- Tighten:
- Nuts (18) to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).
- Nuts (27) to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
3. Position lower control arm, (17) to steering knuckle (6).
4. Hand start nut (8).

Important: Tighten nut enough to align slot with stud hole. Never loosen nut in order to align slot with hole.

- Tighten nut (8) to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).

5. Cotter pin (9).
6. Lower control arm to shock absorber and spring. Refer to "Shock Absorber and Spring".
7. Stabilizer shaft link. Refer to "Stabilizer Shaft Link".
8. Power steering gear to steering knuckle.
9. Tire and wheel.
10. Special security wheel lock nut, if equipped.
11. Lower vehicle.
12. Align wheel.