Lower Control Arm Bracket Replacement

Lower Control Arm Bracket Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link lower retaining nut.
4. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link and washer from the lower control arm.





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

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

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






7. Pivot the lower control arm outward and downward for access to the lower control arm bracket.

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

8. Remove the lower control arm bracket mounting bolts from the frame.
9. Remove the lower control arm bracket from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the lower control arm bracket to the vehicle.

2. Install the lower control arm bracket mounting bolts to the frame.

Tighten
Tighten the front lower control arm bracket mounting bolt to 265 Nm (195 ft. lbs.).

Tighten
Tighten the rear lower control arm bracket mounting bolts to 240 Nm (177 ft. lbs.).

Notice: Refer to Fastener in Service Precautions.


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.).

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. 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.

7. Install the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut.

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

8. Install the tire and wheel.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Inspect the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications.