Lower Control Arm Replacement

Lower Control Arm Replacement

Tools Required
^ 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 stabilizer shaft links from the lower control arm.
4. Remove the shock absorber lower nut and the bolt.
5. Remove the torsion bars.
6. Remove the wheel drive shaft.
7. Remove the lower ball joint stud nut.





8. Disconnect the lower ball joint stud from the steering knuckle using J43631 (1).





9. Remove the lower control arm nuts and the 15-series washers.
10. Remove the lower control arm bolts.





11. Remove the lower control arm nuts and the 25/35-series washers.
12. Remove the lower control arm bolts.
13. Remove the lower control arm.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the lower control arm.





2. Install the lower control arm 15-series bolts.





3. Install the lower control arm 25/35-series bolts.





4. Install the washers with the shoulder facing the arm.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the lower control arm retaining nuts.
Tighten the nuts to 150 Nm (110 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the wheel drive shaft.
7. Connect lower ball joint stud to the steering knuckle.
8. Install the nut to the lower ball joint stud.
Tighten the nut to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the torsion bars.
10. Install the shock absorber lower nut and bolt.
11. Install the stabilizer shaft links to the lower control arm.
12. Install the tire and wheel.
13. Remove the safety stands.
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Align the vehicle.