Lower Control Arm Replacement

Lower Control Arm Replacement

Tools Required
^ J24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller
^ J43631 Ball Joint Remover

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the outer tie rod retaining nut.





4. Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using J24319-B.





5. Remove the stabilizer shaft link lower retaining nut.
6. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link and washer from the lower control arm.





7. Remove the shock module yoke lower mounting nut.





8. Disconnect the shock module yoke from the lower control arm using J24319-B.





9. Remove the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting nuts.

10. Remove the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting bolts.

Important: Note the direction the bolts are removed for installation.






11. Remove lower ball joint retaining nut.





12. Disconnect lower ball joint from steering knuckle using J43631.

13. Pivot the lower control arm outward and downward in order to disconnect the lower control arm from the lower control arm bracket.

Important: Take care not to disengage the axle shaft from the transmission (4WD only).

14. Remove the lower control arm from the steering knuckle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the lower control arm to the steering knuckle.

2. Pivot the lower control arm outward and upward in order to connect the lower control arm to the lower control arm bracket.

Important: Take care not to disengage the axle shaft from the transmission.

3. Install the lower control arm to the lower control arm bracket.
4. Install the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting bolts.





5. Install the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).

Notice: Refer to Fastener in Service Precautions.

Important: Ensure that the lower control arm is parallel to the lower control arm bracket during the installation and tightening of the lower control arm mounting bolts and nuts. This will ensure correct alignment of the lower control arm bushings.

6. Connect the shock module yoke to the lower control arm.
7. Install the shock module yoke lower mounting nut.





8. Install the stabilizer shaft link and washer to the lower control arm.

Important: There is a washer between the stabilizer shaft link and the lower control arm made of hardened steel and has a felt inner liner. Only replace this washer with an identical washer, standard washers should not be used.

9. Install the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 145 Nm (107 ft. lbs.).





10. Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
11. Install the outer tie rod retaining nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).

12. Install the tire and wheel.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Inspect the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications.