Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation

Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

- Ball Joint Thread Protector, 14 mm 07AAE-SJAA100
- Ball Joint Remover, 32 mm 07MAC-SL0A102

1. Raise and support the vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the front wheel.

3. Remove the holder (A) from the knuckle (B).

NOTE: Use a new flange bolt and a new self-locking nut during reassembly.






4. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the lower ball joint, then remove the castle nut (B).

NOTE:

- During installation, insert a new cotter pin into the ball joint pin hole from the rear to the front of vehicle, and bend its end as shown. Check the ball joint pin hole direction before connecting the ball joint.





5. Disconnect the lower arm ball joint from the holder using the ball joint thread protector and the ball joint remover Ball Joint Removal.

NOTE:

- Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the remover.
- Do not force or hammer on the lower arm, or pry between the lower arm and knuckle. You could damage the ball joint.

6. Remove the flange nut (A) and the washer (B) Front Stabilizer Link Removal/Installation, then remove the damper fork mounting nut (C) and the bolt (D).

NOTE: Use a new flange nut, a new damper fork mounting nut and a new bolt during reassembly.






7. Remove the flange bolts (A), the self-locking nuts (B), and the washer (C), then remove the lower arm (D).

NOTE: Use a new flange bolts and a new self-locking nuts during reassembly.






8. In case of a loose lower arm bracket (A), follow the steps to retighten its bolts:

1. Lightly tighten new three bolts.

2. Align the center of the cam (B) to the edge (C).

3. Tighten the adjusting bolt (D).

4. Tighten the lower arm bracket mounting bolt (E).

5. Tighten the lower arm bracket mounting bolt (F).





9. Install the lower arm in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- First install all the components, and lightly tighten the bolts and the nuts, then raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight before fully tightening it to the specified torque. Do not place the jack against the ball joint pin of the knuckle.
- Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the knuckle.
- Before connecting the lower ball joint to the holder, degrease the threaded section and the tapered portion of the ball joint pin, the holder connecting hole, the threaded section and the mating surface of the castle nut.
- Torque the castle nut to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not align the castle nut by loosening it.
- Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.

10. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary Service and Repair.