Front Lower

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the following components from the control arm (7):
- The nut that retains the stabilizer shaft link
- The washer
- The insulator
3. Remove the bolt that retains the ball stud.
4. Separate the ball joint from the knuckle.
5. Bend the locking tabs.

6. Remove the 2 bolts from the control arm front bracket.
7. Remove the 2 bolts from the control arm rear bracket (13).
8. Remove the control arm rear bracket.
9. Remove the control arm (6) from the vehicle.
10. Remove the front bracket (10) from the control arm.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the control arm (6) to the vehicle.
2. Install 2 bolts and the front bracket (10) to the control arm. DO NOT tighten the bolts.
3. Install 2 bolts and the rear bracket (13) to the control arm. DO NOT tighten the bolts.
4. Install the ball joint (5) to the knuckle (2).
5. Install the nut and the bolt (3) in order to retain the ball joint. DO NOT tighten the nut or the bolt.
6. Install the following components to the control arm (6):
- The stabilizer shaft link insulator
- The washer
- The nut
7. Lower the vehicle.

Important: The weight of the vehicle must be on the tires.

8. Raise the vehicle on an alignment rack. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
9. Lift up and push down the front bumper in order to stabilize the suspension.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

10. Tighten the 2 bolts that retain the rear mounting bracket to the control arm.
- Tighten the bolts to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).
11. Tighten the 2 bolts that retain the front mounting bracket to the control arm.
- Tighten the bolts to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
12. Tighten the nut and the bolt that retain the ball joint.
- Tighten the nut and the bolt to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
13. Tighten the nut that retains the stabilizer shaft link.
- Tighten the nut to 28 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
14. Measure the wheel alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment.
15. Adjust the toe, if necessary. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment.