Lower Control Arm (RWD)
^ Tools Required- J 33432-A Transverse Leaf Spring Compressor and Adapters J 33432-97
- J 42188 Ball Joint Separator
- Or Equivalents
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Measure the spring stud height before removing the transverse leaf spring mounting bolt.
4. Install J 33432-A with adapters J 33432-97 to the transverse spring, and compress the transverse spring.
5. Remove the nuts and, bolts (2), and insulators and retaining the transverse spring to the lower control arms.
6. Remove the transverse spring from the control arms.
7. Support the lower control arm with a jack stand.
8. Disconnect the shock absorber from the lower control arm.
9. Loosen but do not remove the lower ball joint stud nut.
10. Separate the lower ball joint stud from the suspension knuckle J 42188.
11. Remove the J 42188 and the lower ball joint stud nut from the suspension knuckle.
12. Remove the stabilizer bar link from the lower control arm.
13. Mark the position of and then remove the cam bolts, washers, and nuts retaining the control arm to crossmember.
14. Remove the jack stand.
15. Remove the control arm from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the lower control arm into the vehicle.
2. Support the lower control arm a with jack stand.
3. Install the cam bolts, washers, and nuts retaining control arm to crossmember.
a. Place the cam bolts at the position marked during removal.
b. Due to a required wheel alignment, tighten the cam bolts but do not set them to the final torque specification at this time.
4. Install the lower control arm ball joint stud into the suspension knuckle.
It may be necessary to use an allen wrench to keep ball joint stud from spinning while tightening the ball joint stud nut.
Tighten
Notice: Always use the correct fastener In the proper 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 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 system.
a. Tighten the lower control arm ball joint stud nut to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) to seat the ball joint stud.
b. Turn the nut an additional 3 1/2 flats.
c. Check the ball joint stud nut for a minimum final torque of 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the stabilizer shaft link onto control arm.
- Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nuts to 72 Nm (53 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the shock absorber onto the lower control arm.
- Tighten the shock absorber lower mounting bolts to 220 Nm (162 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the transverse spring (1) onto the lower control arms.
8. Install the transverse spring insulators and and mounting bolts (2).
9. Remove the jack stand.
10. Set the transverse spring stud height to the height measured during removal.
11. Release and remove J 33432-A and adapters J 33432-97.
12. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
13. Perform the rear wheel alignment.
Tighten
- Tighten the lower control arm (front) cam bolt to 145 Nm (107 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the lower control arm (rear) cam bolt to 95 Nm (71 ft. lbs.).