Lower Control Arm Replacement

Lower Control Arm Replacement

Tools Required
^ J24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller
^ J43631 Ball Joint Remover

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the outer tie rod retaining nut.





4. Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using the J24319-B.





5. Remove the stabilizer shaft link lower retaining nut.
6. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link and washer from the lower control arm.





7. Remove the shock module yoke lower mounting nut.





8. Disconnect the shock module yoke from the lower control arm using the J24319-B.





9. Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut.





10. Disconnect the lower ball joint from steering knuckle using the J43631.





11. Remove the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting nuts.
12. Remove the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting bolts.

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

13. Pivot the lower control arm outward and downward in order to disconnect the lower control arm from the lower control arm bracket.

Important: Take care not to disengage the axle shaft from the transmission (4WD only).

14. Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle.

Important: Ensure that the spacer stays in position on the front control arm bracket front bushing.


Installation Procedure





1. Position the lower control arm ball joint stud to the steering knuckle.

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


2. Pivot the lower control arm outward and upward in order to connect the lower control arm to the lower control arm bracket.

Important: Ensure that the spacer stays in position on the front control arm bracket front bushing.

3. Install the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting bolts.
4. Install the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting nuts.
Tighten the nuts to 130 Nm (96 ft. lbs.).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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.

5. Connect the shock module yoke to the lower control arm.





6. Install the shock module yoke lower mounting nut.
Tighten the nut to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).





7. Install the lower ball joint retaining nut.
Tighten the nut to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).





8. 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.

9. Install the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut.
Tighten the nut to 155 Nm (114 ft. lbs.).





10. Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
11. Install the outer tie rod retaining nut.
Tighten the nut to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
12. Install the tire and wheel.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Inspect the front wheel alignment.