Lower Control Arm Replacement

Lower Control Arm Replacement

Tools Required
^ J43631 Ball Joint Separator

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Disconnect the Real Time Damping (RTD) link rod from the sensor, if equipped.





4. Remove the torsion bar.
5. Remove the lower control arm nuts and the washers for the 15 Series.
6. Remove the lower control arm bolts for the 15 Series.





7. Remove the lower control arm nuts and washers for the 25/35 Series.
8. Remove the lower control arm bolts for the 25/35 Series.





9. Remove the lower ball joint stud nut.
10. Disconnect the lower ball joint stud from the steering knuckle using J43631 (1).
11. Remove the lower control arm.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the lower control arm.
2. Connect the ball joint stud to the steering knuckle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





3. Install the lower ball joint stud nut.
Tighten the lower ball joint stud nut to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the lower control arm bolts for the 15 Series.
5. Install the lower control arm nuts and the washers for the 15 Series.
Tighten the lower control arm nuts to 150 Nm (110 ft. lbs.).





6. Install the lower control arm bolts for the 25/35 Series.
7. Install the lower control arm nuts and the washers for the 25/35 Series.
Tighten the lower control arm nuts to 150 Nm (110 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the torsion bar.
9. Install the front stabilizer shaft link.
10. Install the shock absorber.
11. Install the tire and wheel.
12. Remove the safety stands.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Verify the wheel alignment.