Front Suspension

The content of this article reflects the changes identified in TSB- 06-03-08-007 dated May 18, 2006.



Lower Control Arm Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 43631 Ball Joint Remover

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the shock module yoke.





4. Remove the stabilizer shaft link lower retaining nut.
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm.
6. Remove the ABS wire harness from the lower control arm.





7. Remove the lower control arm to steering knuckle nut.





8. Using the J 43631 , separate the lower control arm from the steering knuckle.





9. Important: Will need to raise the power steering gear to have clearance when removing the rear lower control arm to frame retaining bolt.

Loosen the power steering gear retaining bolts and raise the power steering gear.





10. Remove the lower control arm to cradle nuts.
11. Remove the lower control arm to cradle bolts.
12. Remove the lower control arm by lowering the lower control arm at the frame and moving the ball stud upwards.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the lower control arm by installing the lower control arm on the ball stud and moving the lower control arm up to the cradle.
2. Install the lower control arm to cradle bolts.

3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the lower control arm to cradle nuts.
Tighten the nuts to 135 Nm (96 ft. lbs.).





4. Tighten the power steering gear retaining bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 120 Nm (89 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the lower control arm to steering knuckle nut.
1. Tighten the nut to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
2. Tighten the nut to an additional 120 degrees.
6. Install the ABS wire harness to the lower control arm.





7. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm.
8. Install the stabilizer shaft link lower retaining nut.
Tighten the nut to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the shock module yoke.
10. Install the tire and wheel.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Align the front end. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment in Wheel Alignment.